Despite the clamor in some quarters about de-risking or even decoupling， Chinaand the EU’s booming economic and trade cooperation continues to bring tangiblebenefits to both. Going beyond exchanges in traditional fields like educationand culture， today they are exploring new frontiers like space and new energy.

The two partners celebrated the 20th anniversary of their comprehensive strategicpartnership in 2023， and 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomaticties. Where is the relationship headed？

This issue’s Special Report focuses on their talent exchanges in diverse fieldsand the benefits and risks involved.