BEIJING — As China and Europe have pushed forward cooperation in a world faced with mounting challenges, businesses across Europe have applauded the amity and expressed hope for stronger ties.

"Airbus values its strong partnership with China and is willing to support the modernization of China's industry by further strengthening cooperation with China's supply chain and business partners," the aerospace giant's CEO Guillaume Faury told Xinhua.

In 2020, the European plane-maker delivered 99 commercial aircraft to China, representing 17.5 percent of its annual global deliveries. In the fourth quarter, notably, the China proportion accounts for 25 percent of the company's global deliveries.

Faury said Airbus is convinced that the conclusion of negotiations of an investment agreement between China and the European Union (EU), and the strong momentum of China's economy will lay a solid foundation for global recovery and create opportunities for cooperation.