🤝 In an exciting turn at the Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirmed their commitment to free trade and multilateral cooperation. 🇨🇳🇩🇪
Wang Yi emphasized that China is eager to strengthen its partnership with Germany, aiming to uphold free trade and support a multi-polar world. He highlighted the positive momentum in China-Germany relations, aligning with the long-term interests of both nations.
With unilateralism and protectionism on the rise globally, Wang stressed the importance of strategic solidarity between China, Germany, and the EU. \"We need to uphold the authority of the United Nations and push forward multilateralism,\" he stated.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the EU, Wang Yi expressed optimism for the future, hoping to deepen practical cooperation and open up the next 50 years of bilateral relations. He also appreciated Germany's role in addressing economic and trade frictions, particularly regarding EU tariffs on electric vehicles.
Chancellor Scholz echoed these sentiments, rejecting protectionism and advocating for the free trade system. He expressed Germany's willingness to enhance dialogue and strategic cooperation with China, aiming to resolve trade issues constructively.
The discussions also touched on the Ukraine crisis, with both leaders agreeing on the need for a peaceful settlement and the establishment of a balanced European security framework.
Earlier, Wang Yi met with Friedrich Merz, chairperson of Germany's Christian Democratic Union, where they agreed to push for more success in bilateral cooperation.
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FM Wang Yi says China is willing to uphold free trade with Germany
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