China's economic development benefits Sino-Dutch ties

THE HAGUE, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- China's economic development benefits not only itself and Sino-Dutch relations, but also the international society as a whole, said Frans-Paul van der Putten, a senior research fellow of the Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael.

"I think the economic dimension of the bilateral relationship is the most important element, and the economic dimension has developed very quickly because of China's rapid economic development," van der Putten told Xinhua in an exclusive interview.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the Netherlands on the ambassadors' level.

"If you look at the bilateral relations between the two countries, actually you can see the development is very constant because the main aspect is the economic dimension and bilateral trade has been very important," van der Putten said.

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