Update: Xi meets Taoiseach of Ireland

BEIJING, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- China is willing to strengthen strategic communication with Ireland, deepen political mutual trust and expand pragmatic cooperation to benefit the peoples of both countries and add momentum to China-EU relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday.

When meeting with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin in Beijing, Xi said China is willing to strengthen economic and trade cooper