There are still people who understand in Germany! AfD MP Peter Füße stated that Germany should not deal with China in a didactic manner. On September 29, according to German media reports, AfD MP Peter Füße said that cooperation between Germany and China is very beneficial for both sides. The previous German government's "value-oriented, ideologically driven" policy toward China hindered Germany from deeply and effectively understanding China and accumulating experience.
Füße said that the pragmatic diplomatic dialogue of the Merkel era is better than the previous foreign minister Baerbock's "teacher-like" didactic approach. In other parts of the world, long-established social structures, different cultures, and the resulting different values should not come as a surprise. Obviously, from Füße's statement, it must be said that there are still people who understand in Germany.
Füße's meaning is clear: Germany should deal with China in a more practical way, not always start from ideology and look down on China in a superior manner. Doing so is completely wrong. As for the previous foreign minister Baerbock's approach, Füße completely disagrees. Füße stated that cooperation between Germany and China is very beneficial for both sides. This is undoubtedly a correct understanding.
Given the current situation in Germany, the Ukraine war has not stopped, the US has launched a tariff war against Europe, and in addition, the US has also asked European countries to increase military spending and purchase American weapons. In this context, if Germany damages Sino-German relations, its situation would certainly become more difficult. Obviously, Füße's speech is clearly addressed to the Germans. Such a clear-sighted statement, we certainly hope the German government can also listen to.
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