In an interview with European journalists, the president of the European Union's governing body cited concerns over human rights and transparency issues, saying that the EU's relationship with China is at an inflection point. The official emphasized the importance of cooperation with China on global issues such as climate change, but also emphasized the need for the EU to be vigilant and proactive in addressing concerns about China's behavior. The president's comments come as the EU is set to announce plans for a new bilateral cooperation package with China later this year.