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China's Xi hails new chapter with Germany, urges friendly policy towards Beijing
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Germany to adopt a "rational, pragmatic and friendly" policy towards China, advocating for closer ties despite rising trade tensions between China and Europe.
- Xi emphasized support for an "all-dimensional strategic partnership" with Germany based on equality, mutual benefit, and strategic stability, framing it as a positive signal favoring openness and cooperation.
- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's visit occurs amid EU concerns over trade deficits with China, with Germany and France proposing rapid-action measures against countries harming the EU, likely targeting China.
- The visit aligns with China's broader diplomatic efforts to strengthen relations with European countries, including new trade accords and autonomous-driving test permits for Volkswagen in China.
- Analysts note that despite these diplomatic efforts, skepticism toward China is growing in Europe, with increasing calls from German politicians, security experts, and industry for a tougher stance on China's economic practices.
