At the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of developing bilateral relations between China and Germany from a long-term and strategic perspective. In a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Xi highlighted the significant progress made during Scholz's visit to China in April.
The discussions during the visit led to notable cooperation in areas such as green development, sustainable transportation, and agricultural developments in Africa. Xi noted that bilateral relations have continued to show new strength and vitality, underscoring the need for a comprehensive strategic partnership between the world's second and third-largest economies.
Xi stressed that China's policy toward Germany remains highly stable and consistent. He called for mutual respect of each other's core interests and major concerns, seeking common ground while reserving differences, and promoting mutual learning through exchanges. The deep economic interdependence between China and Germany presents opportunities for shared development and a jointly created future.
Focusing on the future, Xi highlighted the importance of digitalization, intelligent technologies, and low-carbon development as key areas to upgrade and enhance cooperation. He also advocated for jointly exploring third-party markets to achieve mutual benefits and win-win results. China views Europe as a significant pole in a multipolar world and is committed to collaborating with Europe to address global challenges and promote stable and healthy China-Europe relations.
Addressing the EU's decision to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, Xi affirmed China's commitment to resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation. He expressed hope that Germany will continue to play a key role in this process.
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Xi says China, Germany need to view ties from strategic perspective
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