Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reached out to his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, in a phone call that underlined the global stakes of their bilateral cooperation.
Wang highlighted that China-Germany ties extend far beyond two nations: they drive world economic development and strategic stability. He urged both sides to reject unilateralism and protectionism and to resist actions branded as 'de-risking' that could hinder normal cooperation.
He emphasized the significance of this year's 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations and called on Germany to play an active role in injecting new momentum into the broader China-EU partnership – especially through high-quality China-Germany cooperation.
On trade, Wang pushed for an early resolution of the EU's anti-subsidy case on Chinese-made electric vehicles, stressing that both sides should defend free trade, maintain industrial and supply chain stability, and practice true multilateralism under the United Nations system.
The discussion turned to the Taiwan question, which Wang described as a core interest of China. He expressed confidence that Germany will uphold the one-China principle and avoid moves that could undermine bilateral ties.
Both ministers also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis. Wang reaffirmed China's commitment to promoting peace talks and supported a fair, lasting, and binding deal through direct dialogue, while Wadephul urged Beijing to use its influence to help secure a ceasefire and end the conflict as soon as possible.
The call signals a mutual willingness to resolve differences through dialogue – from electric-vehicle disputes to geopolitical flashpoints – and to safeguard a rules-based international system. Young global citizens, business leaders, and changemakers will be watching how this renewed Sino-German push for cooperation influences the broader China-EU landscape in the months ahead.
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Wang Yi calls on China, Germany to oppose unilateralism, protectionism
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