German Chancellor Merkel said on Wednesday that she will seek to establish a "strategic partnership" with China during her visit to China next week.
German Chancellor Merkel publicly stated on February 18 that she will seek to establish a "strategic partnership" with China during her visit to China from February 24 to 27, paving the way for future cooperation between the two sides.
This is Merkel's first visit to China since becoming German Chancellor. According to German media reports, Chancellor Merkel is scheduled to make an official visit to China from February 24 to 27, accompanied by a high-level business delegation.
Regarding this visit, Merkel pointed out that diplomacy and economic policy can no longer be separated. In the context of the United States pushing for tariff hikes, which have impacted transatlantic trade, Germany needs to find "partners with similar values who are willing to jointly shape the future" to ensure its own prosperity and social security.
She emphasized that Europe will not blindly follow the U.S. tariff policies and warned that if "things go too far," Europe has the capacity to defend itself and respond accordingly.
This is a "dual strategy": on one hand, reaching out for cooperation with the United States, and on the other hand, maintaining unity within the EU for self-defense.
In preparation for this visit, both sides have had intensive interactions. Both expressed the willingness to strengthen cooperation and prepare for the next stage of high-level exchanges.
In general, this visit is seen as a key step in deepening cooperation between China and Germany in a turbulent international environment, and it is expected to set the tone for future cooperation between the two countries.
Expecting the visit to be a complete success!
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