China on Saturday called for stronger cooperation between Germany and the European Union in the spirit of free trade and multilateralism.
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi told Chancellor Olaf Scholz that China was willing to deepen all-round cooperation with Germany as part of positive bilateral efforts to maintain global peace and stability.
It was gathered that Wang was in Germany to attend the annual Munich Security Conference and held talks with the EU’s foreign policy chief and his Spanish and French counterparts, as well as with Scholz.
Germany, whose huge car sector is reliant on China, voted last October against the European Union’s tariffs on China-made electric vehicles, EVs.
According to a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry, Wang conveyed to Scholz that China’s appreciation of Germany’s rational and pragmatic attitude towards the tariffs.
He said he hoped Germany would continue to play a constructive role in resolving trade frictions and other issues between China and the EU as soon as possible.
The statement also said China and the EU should jointly work towards better mutual relations.
“China is willing to maintain communication with Germany and other relevant parties and continue to play a constructive role in promoting peace talks,” Wang said.
