Xi Merc: China is ready to enter a new phase of strategic partnership with Germany

China is ready to enter a new phase of its strategic partnership with Germany, develop cooperation with the European Union and contribute to the stable and sustainable growth of the global economy, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a telephone conversation with the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday, May 23.

Xi Jinping identified three areas as key to deepening bilateral relations: strengthening political trust, increasing the sustainability of cooperation and expanding ties in new sectors.

The Chinese head of state stressed that Beijing considers Berlin as a partner, is ready to continue a high-level dialogue and considers it important to respect mutual interests.

In order to strengthen economic cooperation, China intends to expand cooperation in new fields, such as artificial intelligence and quantum technologies, in addition to the traditional sectors — automotive, mechanical engineering and chemistry. Beijing is also seeking closer coordination on climate change and the transition to a "green economy."

Xi Jinping added that China expects Germany to provide a favorable, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies.

According to the Chinese president, the right direction for relations between China and Germany, as well as between China and the EU, is a strategic partnership based on a stable and predictable political environment.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union. According to Beijing, the parties should assess the accumulated experience of cooperation and clearly indicate to each other that they support multilateralism, free trade and cooperation based on openness and mutual benefit.

According to the Chinese report, Merz confirmed that Berlin remains committed to the "One China" principle and is ready to develop bilateral relations on a constructive, practical basis. According to the German Chancellor, cooperation between China and Germany is especially important in the current international situation.

Merz said that Germany supports open, fair and mutually beneficial economic relations and is ready to actively contribute to the stable development of relations between China and the EU.