The European Commission strengthens dialogue with China on employment and social affairs

The EU and China will hold regular meetings and exchanges of information on employment and social affairs issues under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to be signed on Monday, 5 September 2005 at the EU-China summit. The MoU, between the European Commission and the Chinese government, will provide the framework for dialogue on areas such as social protection, social cohesion, labour legislation, employment, labour relations and social dialogue. Each side will visit the other at least once a year in Brussels and Beijing alternately.