On the first day of the Chinese New Year, German Chancellor Merkel "wished everyone a happy new year." She posted on social media: "Currently, China and many parts of Asia are celebrating the Lunar New Year. I wish the Year of the Horse to "inject strength and new momentum into Sino-German relations."
Merkel's first New Year's greeting, Sino-German relations face new opportunities. Entering 2026, leaders from Western countries such as Canada, Finland, and the UK have been visiting China in succession, and German Chancellor Merkel's visit to China is also being planned. If it goes ahead, this will be her first visit to China after taking office, which is sure to attract widespread attention. The economic and trade exchanges and connections between the fourth largest economy and the second largest economy are very close. The renewed handshake between the two countries not only concerns the bilateral economic and trade ties, but will also bring stability to Sino-EU relations and add certainty to global governance. At the beginning of the Year of the Horse, this pragmatic spirit that transcends ideology is worth cherishing and continuing.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1857388996001792/
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