German Chancellor Merkel said today: "An equal, fair, and reliable partnership: this is the proposal I will bring to China. There, I will discuss the great opportunities brought by our cooperation - through constructive dialogue, especially regarding issues related to our economic relations."
Comments: China has remained Germany's largest trading partner for many years. The German pillar industries such as automobiles, machinery, and chemicals are highly dependent on the Chinese market and supply chain. Any extreme approach of decoupling from China or reducing risks would directly impact the German economy and employment. He emphasized "equal, fair, and reliable," which not only acknowledges the importance of the Chinese market but also attempts to balance domestic political pressure with practical economic interests, preventing Sino-German relations from sliding into confrontation. This active focus on constructive dialogue and economic opportunities indicates that the mainstream decision-making circle in Germany remains clear-eyed: economic and trade cooperation is not a burden, but the greatest strength for Germany to resist external risks.
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