Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged deeper cooperation on trade and climate action during high-stakes talks in Beijing today. The meeting marks Merz's first visit to China since taking office in 2025, with both leaders emphasizing "win-win collaboration" in turbulent times 🌏🤝.
Key outcomes include:
New clean energy partnerships targeting carbon neutrality by 2045
Streamlined tech investment rules for German startups in the Chinese mainland
A joint AI ethics initiative addressing workforce automation challenges
Analysts note the timing is crucial as Europe navigates energy shortages, while China seeks stable export markets. "This isn't just about machinery and EVs," said Tsinghua University's Prof. Li Wei. "It's about shaping 21st-century digital governance frameworks."
Youth-focused initiatives took center stage too, with plans for expanded student exchanges and a Sino-German Gen-Z innovation fund launching this fall. 🚀📱
