In a bid to enhance their comprehensive strategic partnership, Chinese President Xi Jinping and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held talks in Beijing, where they discussed strengthening bilateral relations. Xi expressed China’s readiness to deepen cooperation with Germany, emphasizing the significant roles both countries play in maintaining international economic stability and fostering China-European Union relations.
During the meeting, Xi advocated for increased communication, mutual respect, and strategic collaboration between China and Germany. He stressed the importance of openness and partnership over isolation and confrontation, highlighting the complementary strengths of their economies. Xi noted Germany’s advanced manufacturing and high-quality products, alongside China’s modernization and economic development initiatives.
Xi encouraged German businesses to expand investments in China to capitalize on its vast consumer market and urged Germany to ensure a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese companies operating there. The leaders also discussed exploring new opportunities in fields such as artificial intelligence, green technology, low-carbon development, digital services, and the digital economy to boost future competitiveness.
As the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Germany approaches in 2027, Xi proposed enhanced cooperation in education, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges. On a broader scale, Xi reiterated the importance of prioritizing cooperation over competition in China-EU relations and expressed hope for strengthened dialogue and a more balanced international order.
German President Steinmeier acknowledged China’s economic and technological advancements and its growing influence in global affairs. He affirmed Germany’s commitment to the One-China policy and expressed optimism about the future of bilateral relations. Steinmeier underscored the necessity of resolving economic and trade disagreements through dialogue and consultation, committing to collaborations that support international peace and free trade.
The discussions also touched on the shared stance against protectionism and trade conflicts amid the current pressures on the international economic and political landscape. The meeting underscored the mutual interest of China and Germany in bolstering economic cooperation, maintaining global stability, and expanding diplomatic engagement in response to evolving global conditions.