Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Germany’s Annalena Baerbock co-hosted a high-stakes strategic dialogue in Beijing this week, marking 10 years of their nations' 'all-round partnership.' With tensions over electric vehicle tariffs and climate goals on the table, both leaders pushed for collaboration over confrontation. 🕊️
Wang stressed China’s long-term view of Germany as a key partner, urging resistance to 'Cold War mentality' amid global instability. 🔄 Baerbock reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to the one-China policy while calling for fair competition – a nod to the EU’s recent EV tariffs, which Wang criticized as 'violating free trade principles.' ⚖️
The talks spotlighted China’s green ambitions, with Germany praising Beijing’s climate efforts. 🌱 Both sides agreed to resolve trade disputes through dialogue, avoiding what Wang called 'disturbances' in their $230 billion economic relationship. 💼
