Merz in Beijing: «We need Chinese investments in Germany» Xi: «More cooperation is required» | EUROtoday

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If the mission of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in China is, to start with, to push the Beijing regime in direction of fairer competitors on worldwide markets, that of the host, Xi Jinping, is to capitalize on the chaos unleashed by the Trump Administration and relaunch China’s picture as a dependable companion, for Germany and for Europe.

Which of the 2 will take house extra factors will truly be understood lengthy after the top of the two-day go to, which started on February twenty fifth. It can already be predicted, nonetheless, that no matter official declarations, Beijing is not going to cease pushing Chinese corporations to overcome world markets, forcing Brussels and Berlin into defensive positions.

Seen from Beijing

In his assembly in Beijing with the German Chancellor, President Xi referred to as on Germany to strengthen strategic communication and mutual belief in a global context marked by “intertwined turbulence and crises.” Xi declared himself able to work with Merz to take the strategic partnership to “new levels”.

The relationship with Germany is seen as a bridge for relations with the European Union. In editorials revealed forward of the arrival, Chinese state media highlighted the likelihood that EU-China cooperation might turn into a stabilizing pressure within the face of uncertainty brought on by Trump’s protectionism.

Merz has proposed to renew bilateral consultations very quickly, to construction a extra steady and steady political and financial dialogue. In latest months, two ministers of his authorities have already been to China, the top of Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, who within the Executive represents the hardest wing in direction of Beijing, particularly for its assist for Russia within the struggle in Ukraine; after which the vice-chancellor and chief of the SPD, Lars Klingbeil.