In a high-stakes diplomatic meeting at the Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi outlined a roadmap for revitalizing relations with the Czech Republic, emphasizing mutual respect and shared economic opportunities for the two nations.
Speaking to Czech counterpart Jan Lipavsky, Wang stressed that China remains open to deepening cooperation in trade, technology, and cultural exchanges, but emphasized that adherence to the one-China principle remains non-negotiable. \\"Respecting China's core interests is the golden key to unlocking bilateral potential,\\" Wang said, pointing to Taiwan's status as a \\"red line\\" in cross-strait relations.
The meeting comes as EU-China trade frictions cast shadows over global markets. Lipavsky acknowledged the value of maintaining dialogue, noting that the Czech Republic\u2019s 75-year diplomatic relationship with China has created infrastructure development opportunities worth \u20ac2.8 billion since 2016. However, recent tensions over Taiwan and tech export controls have cooled cooperation.
\\"We recognize China's role in global supply chains and green energy transitions,\\" Lipavsky stated, confirming Prague\u2019s continued commitment to the one-China policy. Both ministers agreed to establish a new working group on sustainable manufacturing, signaling potential breakthroughs in EV battery production cooperation.
With the Czech Republic positioned as a gateway to European markets, business analysts suggest renewed collaboration could boost Chinese renewable energy investments in Central Europe by up to 40% before 2030. But as Wang cautioned: \\"Trust must be rebuilt through actions, not just words.\\"
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