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BEIJING, March 8 (Xinhua) -- China will continue to support the European integration process, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi answers questions on China's foreign policy and foreign relations at a press conference for the fifth session of the 12th National People's Congress in Beijing, capital of China, March 8, 2017. (Xinhua/Cui Xinyu)

"We believe the challenges currently confronting Europe may turn out to be an opportunity for the European Union to become mature," Wang said at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual legislative session.