Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to deepen cooperation during a high-profile meeting at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, emphasizing shared strategic interests and global responsibilities.
🔑 Key highlights:
Wang Yi called China-Germany collaboration a 'strategic choice' driven by complementary economies and mutual needs
Merz praised China's UN-centered international initiatives, urging joint efforts for peace
Both sides committed to improving business environments for cross-investment
💼 Economic synergy: Wang highlighted China's ongoing market reforms as a 'golden opportunity' for German tech and manufacturing firms, while requesting equal treatment for Chinese companies in Europe. The dialogue comes as Germany remains China's top EU trading partner in 2026.
🌍 Global vision: 'As major countries with global influence, we should bridge differences through dialogue,' Wang stated, signaling alignment on climate action and digital governance priorities.
