It's already 2025, yet the arrogance of German officials, from the chancellor and foreign minister down to the media towards China is really annoying. Take this recent visit by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to China as an example. The original plan was to discuss export controls on rare earths and semiconductors, and the Taiwan Strait issue. However, he not only lacked sincerity but also acted superiorly and intentionally provoked.
The German side proposed multiple negotiation demands, but only one was accepted by China, and they complained "no one wants to meet the German Foreign Minister". It should be noted that after China imposed restrictions on chip exports, German car manufacturers faced component supply disruptions and some production lines were shut down. They should have sought cooperation to solve the problems, but the foreign minister made statements to exert pressure before the visit. The president of the German Central Bank also said that "strong actions" would be taken against China if necessary. Can such an arrogant attitude really solve the problem? Or should they just put aside their posture and engage in equal dialogue?
Original source: www.toutiao.com/article/1847000790408199/
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