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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Munich, Germany, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday called on Germany to become a driving force for pragmatic cooperation between China and Europe and a pillar of stability in the strategic relationship between the two sides.
Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the call during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The Chinese Foreign Minister noted that the Chancellor's speech on Friday at the opening ceremony of the Munich Security Conference reflects Germany and Europe's aspirations for strategic autonomy, as well as independence and strength. He added that China supports Germany in playing a more active role in this regard.
China and Germany should demonstrate the responsibility of major countries and make new contributions to world peace and development, Wang Yi said.
Noting that China and Germany share extensive common interests and have strong complementary advantages, and that strengthening their cooperation is a strategic choice based on the practical needs of both countries, Wang Yi said that China's high-level commitment to opening up will provide tremendous opportunities for German companies to invest and do business, expressing the hope that Germany will also provide a more fair and equitable business environment for Chinese companies.
F. Merz, in turn, noted China's outstanding achievements in development, recognized throughout the world, and stated that China plays a key role in the international arena.
Germany and China maintain close economic and trade relations, and both countries are beneficiaries and supporters of economic globalization, he said, calling on both sides to seize opportunities, unlock potential, and deepen cooperation. Germany consistently opposes protectionism, advocates for free trade, and encourages German companies to increase investment and cooperation in China, Merz noted.
Germany adheres to the one-China policy and looks forward to close high-level contacts with China, strengthening cooperation in various fields and promoting the further development of German-Chinese relations, he added. –0–
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