Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged Germany to stand by a rational and pragmatic China policy and focus on common interests in his meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who plans a state visit next year.
China and Germany strive to reset trade ties in Beijing
China and Germany strive to reset trade ties in Beijing
Instead, last week, Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil became Berlin’s first minister to visit China since the new coalition government took office earlier this year. The two sides held a financial dialogue in Beijing and vowed to strengthen economic cooperation and expand bilateral market opening.
The subject of markets resurfaced during the talks in Johannesburg. Specifically, Li said China was ready to work with Germany in emerging fields, including new energy, biomedicine, hydrogen energy technology and intelligent driving.
In addition, Beijing hoped Berlin would encourage the European Union to view China-EU relations with “a broader perspective, a longer-term vision and a more open mind”, and adhere to the partnership positioning with China”, the Chinese premier added.
The chancellor told Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany’s state-funded broadcaster, he was preparing a state visit to China next year.
