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BEIJING, June 21-- Amid the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming 22nd China-EU leaders' meeting on Monday is expected to boost much-needed confidence in the global fight against the virus and offer more certainty in a time of uNPRecedented instability. This year marks the 45th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations, and with cooperation and consensus always greater than competition and difference, China and EU have proven themselves to be long-term, comprehensive strategic partners. Since the outset of the COVID-19 outbreak, leaders from both sides have maintained close communication and coordination via phone calls, video-conferences and other means. The frequent exchanges are proof of deep political mutual trust and close strategic coordination between the two sides, which have laid the groundwork for concrete cooperation to tide over the health crisis confronting the world. The mutual support between China and Europe has set an example for the global epidemic battle. When the epidemic broke out in China, the EU and several European countries expressed support for China and sent over urgently needed supplies. When the COVID-19 outbreak began in Europe in March, China promptly sent protective supplies and medical teams to Europe. Following this momentum, Monday's meeting is expected to promote cooperation in the battle against the novel coronavirus in such fields as expertise sharing, as well as vaccine and medicine development. | 
