Beijing on Wednesday called on Brussels to collaborate with each other, while extending an invitation to members of the European Parliament to visit China more often and witness it for themselves.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun made the remarks when responding to media reports about Beijing's plan to lift sanctions on five European Union lawmakers.

"China-EU legislative body exchanges are an important part of China-EU relations," Guo said at a regular media conference in Beijing.

"We hope the two sides will move toward each other, strengthen their exchanges, and welcome members of the European Parliament to visit China more often and see for themselves," he added.

Guo said that currently "China-EU relations are showing a benign, improving momentum."

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