BEIJING, July 21 (Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a delegation of European lawmakers in Beijing on Tuesday ‌that China and the EU should promote an "upward dynamic ‌balance" in bilateral trade ties from a long-term perspective, according to a statement ​from China's foreign ministry.

• "China and Europe are partners rather than rivals" and their interests are deeply intertwined, Wang told a delegation from the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, the ministry summary showed.

• "The two sides ‌should uphold the overarching ⁠orientation of partnership, and view and handle specific issues that arise in the course of the development ⁠of bilateral relations within this framework," said Wang.

• He said China was willing to enhance coordination and cooperation with Europe in global ​affairs.

• The ​EU has been weighing tougher ​measures to curb its growing ‌trade deficit with China. Diplomats say there has been a gradual convergence of views among EU member states that there is a problem with the goods trade deficit.

• China and the EU are due to hold trade talks under a trade and investment ‌consultation mechanism later this year. The ​EU's trade chief has said he wants ​results on trade talks ​by October.

• Wang called on the European lawmakers ‌to promote "a rational and objective perception ​of China ... and ​the adoption of positive and correct policies toward China" in the European Union, the summary showed.

• Wang set out China's ​position on issues ‌including trade imbalances, the Ukraine crisis, human rights and ​artificial intelligence, his ministry said.

(Reporting by Xiuhao Chen and ​Ryan Woo; Editing by Aidan Lewis)