On March 18, 2025, Wang Lei, coordinator for cyber and digital affairs at China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Manon Le Blanc, coordinator for cyber issues at the European External Action Service, co-chaired the ninth meeting of the China-EU Cyber Taskforce in Brussels.

Wang Lei said that China and the EU have no clash of fundamental interests or geopolitical conflicts, highlighting their status as partners in mutual success. Both sides should work toward a shared strategic understanding as digital development partners, fostering an open, fair, and cooperative business environment and ambiance for their enterprises while jointly promoting digital innovation. China views itself as an opportunity for the EU's digital development and a partner in safeguarding its technological sovereignty. Beijing hopes that the EU, considering its long-term interests, will also become China's partner in digital advancement.

Manon Le Blanc said that the two sides share common interests and objectives in the cyber and digital domains and should jointly address challenges in cyberspace, uphold a secure, open, and stable digital environment, and contribute to economic and social development.

The two sides exchanged views on cyber and digital cooperation as well as global governance.