Brussels, 15/10/2003 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday evening the President of the European Commission, Romano Prodi, welcomed the first strategy document ever published by China on its relations with the EU(see EUROPE 14 October p 12). He declared that, "I consider it a significant contribution towards further deepening dialogue and cooperation in our bilateral relations. In this sprit, we will not undertake a thorough examination of the Chinese proposals, with a view to defining, together with China, the most promising new avenues to be explored". He added that, "the next EU-China summit, which I am looking forward to attending, is to be held on 30 October in Beijing and will provide a good occasion to take these matters forward".