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Germany-China/Strategic Dialogue
Berlin, Germany - July 3, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L), German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (R) shaking hands, posing for photos
2. Various of meeting between Wang, Wadephul in progress; attendees
3. Various of Wang, Wadephul at press conference
FILE: Beijing, China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
4. Aerial shots of Chinese national flag, Tian'anmen Rostrum, ornamental column, traffic
FILE: Berlin, Germany - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of Reichstag building, national flags of Germany
FILE: Berlin, Germany - July 2022 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. Traffic
Good relations between China and Germany hold the potential to drive the overall positive development of China-EU partnership and underpin global stability and development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at the eighth round of the China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security held in Berlin on Thursday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, co-chaired the talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.
The Chinese foreign minister said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-EU diplomatic relations, and the China-Germany all-round strategic partnership has also embarked on a new decade.
China-EU and China-Germany relations are at a crucial juncture, drawing on past accomplishments to move forward and shape the future, he noted.
As the world's second and third-largest economies, China and Germany shoulder important international responsibilities and bear the hopes of all stakeholders, he said, noting that the two countries should join hands to reaffirm mutual trust, further consolidate cooperation, and continue to deepen bilateral relations.
Facing the current turbulent international situation, particularly the prevalent protectionism, anti-globalization, and unilateral bullying, China and Germany must strengthen strategic communication and coordination, Wang stressed.
The Chinese foreign minister added that the two countries should inject more certainty into the world by building on the stable relations between them, jointly advocate and practice multilateralism, uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core, the international order based on international law, and the basic norms governing international relations based on the UN Charter, and commit to developing a more reliable, stable, and predictable all-round strategic partnership.
Wang noted that Chinese President Xi Jinping had a phone conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, setting the direction and tone for the next stage of the development of China-Germany relations.
Despite the shifting international landscape, China-Germany relations have maintained steady development, mainly thanks to their way of dealing with each other, which is characterized by mutual respect, seeking common ground while reserving differences, and pursuing win-win cooperation, Wang said, calling this the fundamental logic for sustained development of China-Germany relations.
Given the differences in history, culture, and social systems between China and Germany, it is natural that divergences exist, Wang said, noting that the key is to enhance understanding and mutual trust, and to view differences calmly and rationally.
China places its relationship with Germany in an important position in its diplomacy and appreciates the positive and rational attitude of the new German government in developing relations with China, he said.
It is hoped that the German side will support China's efforts to achieve complete national reunification just as China had unconditionally supported the German reunification, and strictly adhere to the one-China principle, said Wang.
As a core major country in the European Union, Germany has made positive efforts to advance China-EU relations, and it is hoped that Germany will continue to play a constructive role in the development of China-EU relations, Wang said.
Wadephul said that Germany is willing to be a mutually trustworthy and predictable partner for cooperation with China.
In an era fraught with crises and challenges, it is very important for Germany and China to maintain close communication and coordination, he said.
The two countries have a long history of exchanges and a solid foundation for their partnership, he said, adding that the two share consensus on many issues and can properly handle differences and disagreements with mutual respect and a constructive attitude.
Wadephul said that Germany looks forward to enhancing exchanges with China and to continuously strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The German government firmly adheres to the one-China policy, he said.
During the talks, the two sides also had an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis, the Iran nuclear issue, the situation in the Middle East, and multilateral strategic coordination. They agreed to strengthen communication and coordination to work for ceasefires, ending conflicts, and peaceful settlement of disputes.
Also on Thursday, Wang and Wadephul jointly attended a press conference.
At the press conference, Wang emphasized that China and Germany should jointly serve as advocates of multilateralism, defenders of free trade and contributors to open development, so as to foster a more just and equitable international order.
Wang spoke highly of the eighth round of China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security, saying it's comprehensive, pragmatic, candid and constructive.
The talks helped enhance mutual understanding and broaden common ground between the two sides, he said.
Both sides agreed to advance their comprehensive strategic partnership along the right path of mutual respect, seek common ground while reserving differences, and achieve win-win cooperation, Wang said.
Noting that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War as well as the founding of the United Nations, Wang said unilateralism, protectionism, and acts of power politics and bullying are posing serious challenges to the international community.
Under such circumstances, Wang said, major countries must shoulder responsibilities, embrace the global trend toward multipolarization and economic globalization, and stand firmly on the right side of history.
As the world's second- and third-largest economies, China and Germany should strengthen exchanges, deepen cooperation and jointly do the following three things, he said.
First, consolidating the foundation of bilateral relations.
During a phone conversation in late May, Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz provided strategic guidance for the development of bilateral ties and set the direction for future efforts, Wang said.
The two sides should implement the important consensus reached by the two leaders and make good preparations for the next phase of high-level engagements, he added.
Wang said that China welcomes Merz to visit China within this year and reach a consensus on holding the eighth round of China-Germany inter-governmental consultation at an early date.
Wang also said that China appreciates the German government's reaffirmation of its commitment to the one-China policy. He expressed confidence that Germany will support China's efforts toward full reunification, just as China had unconditionally supported Germany's reunification.
Achieving peace across the Taiwan Strait, he said, requires a firm stand against any move toward Taiwan secessionism.
Second, upgrading the quality of bilateral cooperation.
China and Germany are each other's largest trading partner in their respective regions, with bilateral trade exceeding 200 billion U.S. dollars for nine consecutive years, Wang said.
Trade with China supports one million jobs in Germany, and the Chinese market has attracted more than 5,000 German enterprises to invest and operate in China, he added.
Strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation is a "must-have option" for both countries, serving as a "ballast" of the bilateral relationship, and is also in line with the new German government's policy focus on economic development, said Wang.
The two sides also had in-depth discussions on their respective economic and trade concerns, and agreed to build a more stable, predictable and trustworthy policy framework for practical cooperation, Wang said.
China's accelerated modernization will provide new development opportunities for German and European enterprises, he said, adding that China and Germany have broad prospects in cutting-edge fields such as green transition, artificial intelligence and quantum technology.
Only by tightening the bonds of common interests and pursuing a shared future can the two sides effectively resist external risks and challenges, Wang said.
Third, practicing multilateralism.
History has repeatedly proven that open exchanges have always been the right direction for human development and progress, Wang said.
In the 21st century, we should not erect new barriers through tariffs, nor fuel division through ideological confrontation, he warned.
Wang expressed the belief that multipolarization and globalization are like the Yangtze and the Rhine rivers, flowing forward relentlessly.
Noting that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-EU diplomatic relations, Wang said China looks forward to holding various important events, including the China-EU summit.
It is hoped that Germany will play an active role in the EU, promote coordination and cooperation between China and the EU, and work together with China to make new contributions to global governance, he said.
The more complex the international situation is, the more major countries need to strengthen coordination, Wang said. He added that the more prominent the risks and challenges are, the more countries need to enhance cooperation.
Under the current circumstances, China is ready to work with Germany to uphold the correct view of history, remain true to the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic ties, strengthen strategic communication, seek common ground while preserving differences, and deepen practical cooperation, he said.
Germany-China/Strategic Dialogue
Dateline : July 3, 2025/File
Location : Germany
Duration : 1'38
Berlin, Germany - July 3, 2025 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L), German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (R) shaking hands, posing for photos
2. Various of meeting between Wang, Wadephul in progress; attendees
3. Various of Wang, Wadephul at press conference
FILE: Beijing, China - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
4. Aerial shots of Chinese national flag, Tian'anmen Rostrum, ornamental column, traffic
FILE: Berlin, Germany - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of Reichstag building, national flags of Germany
FILE: Berlin, Germany - July 2022 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. Traffic
Good relations between China and Germany hold the potential to drive the overall positive development of China-EU partnership and underpin global stability and development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at the eighth round of the China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security held in Berlin on Thursday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, co-chaired the talks with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.
The Chinese foreign minister said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-EU diplomatic relations, and the China-Germany all-round strategic partnership has also embarked on a new decade.
China-EU and China-Germany relations are at a crucial juncture, drawing on past accomplishments to move forward and shape the future, he noted.
As the world's second and third-largest economies, China and Germany shoulder important international responsibilities and bear the hopes of all stakeholders, he said, noting that the two countries should join hands to reaffirm mutual trust, further consolidate cooperation, and continue to deepen bilateral relations.
Facing the current turbulent international situation, particularly the prevalent protectionism, anti-globalization, and unilateral bullying, China and Germany must strengthen strategic communication and coordination, Wang stressed.
The Chinese foreign minister added that the two countries should inject more certainty into the world by building on the stable relations between them, jointly advocate and practice multilateralism, uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core, the international order based on international law, and the basic norms governing international relations based on the UN Charter, and commit to developing a more reliable, stable, and predictable all-round strategic partnership.
Wang noted that Chinese President Xi Jinping had a phone conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, setting the direction and tone for the next stage of the development of China-Germany relations.
Despite the shifting international landscape, China-Germany relations have maintained steady development, mainly thanks to their way of dealing with each other, which is characterized by mutual respect, seeking common ground while reserving differences, and pursuing win-win cooperation, Wang said, calling this the fundamental logic for sustained development of China-Germany relations.
Given the differences in history, culture, and social systems between China and Germany, it is natural that divergences exist, Wang said, noting that the key is to enhance understanding and mutual trust, and to view differences calmly and rationally.
China places its relationship with Germany in an important position in its diplomacy and appreciates the positive and rational attitude of the new German government in developing relations with China, he said.
It is hoped that the German side will support China's efforts to achieve complete national reunification just as China had unconditionally supported the German reunification, and strictly adhere to the one-China principle, said Wang.
As a core major country in the European Union, Germany has made positive efforts to advance China-EU relations, and it is hoped that Germany will continue to play a constructive role in the development of China-EU relations, Wang said.
Wadephul said that Germany is willing to be a mutually trustworthy and predictable partner for cooperation with China.
In an era fraught with crises and challenges, it is very important for Germany and China to maintain close communication and coordination, he said.
The two countries have a long history of exchanges and a solid foundation for their partnership, he said, adding that the two share consensus on many issues and can properly handle differences and disagreements with mutual respect and a constructive attitude.
Wadephul said that Germany looks forward to enhancing exchanges with China and to continuously strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The German government firmly adheres to the one-China policy, he said.
During the talks, the two sides also had an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis, the Iran nuclear issue, the situation in the Middle East, and multilateral strategic coordination. They agreed to strengthen communication and coordination to work for ceasefires, ending conflicts, and peaceful settlement of disputes.
Also on Thursday, Wang and Wadephul jointly attended a press conference.
At the press conference, Wang emphasized that China and Germany should jointly serve as advocates of multilateralism, defenders of free trade and contributors to open development, so as to foster a more just and equitable international order.
Wang spoke highly of the eighth round of China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security, saying it's comprehensive, pragmatic, candid and constructive.
The talks helped enhance mutual understanding and broaden common ground between the two sides, he said.
Both sides agreed to advance their comprehensive strategic partnership along the right path of mutual respect, seek common ground while reserving differences, and achieve win-win cooperation, Wang said.
Noting that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War as well as the founding of the United Nations, Wang said unilateralism, protectionism, and acts of power politics and bullying are posing serious challenges to the international community.
Under such circumstances, Wang said, major countries must shoulder responsibilities, embrace the global trend toward multipolarization and economic globalization, and stand firmly on the right side of history.
As the world's second- and third-largest economies, China and Germany should strengthen exchanges, deepen cooperation and jointly do the following three things, he said.
First, consolidating the foundation of bilateral relations.
During a phone conversation in late May, Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz provided strategic guidance for the development of bilateral ties and set the direction for future efforts, Wang said.
The two sides should implement the important consensus reached by the two leaders and make good preparations for the next phase of high-level engagements, he added.
Wang said that China welcomes Merz to visit China within this year and reach a consensus on holding the eighth round of China-Germany inter-governmental consultation at an early date.
Wang also said that China appreciates the German government's reaffirmation of its commitment to the one-China policy. He expressed confidence that Germany will support China's efforts toward full reunification, just as China had unconditionally supported Germany's reunification.
Achieving peace across the Taiwan Strait, he said, requires a firm stand against any move toward Taiwan secessionism.
Second, upgrading the quality of bilateral cooperation.
China and Germany are each other's largest trading partner in their respective regions, with bilateral trade exceeding 200 billion U.S. dollars for nine consecutive years, Wang said.
Trade with China supports one million jobs in Germany, and the Chinese market has attracted more than 5,000 German enterprises to invest and operate in China, he added.
Strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation is a "must-have option" for both countries, serving as a "ballast" of the bilateral relationship, and is also in line with the new German government's policy focus on economic development, said Wang.
The two sides also had in-depth discussions on their respective economic and trade concerns, and agreed to build a more stable, predictable and trustworthy policy framework for practical cooperation, Wang said.
China's accelerated modernization will provide new development opportunities for German and European enterprises, he said, adding that China and Germany have broad prospects in cutting-edge fields such as green transition, artificial intelligence and quantum technology.
Only by tightening the bonds of common interests and pursuing a shared future can the two sides effectively resist external risks and challenges, Wang said.
Third, practicing multilateralism.
History has repeatedly proven that open exchanges have always been the right direction for human development and progress, Wang said.
In the 21st century, we should not erect new barriers through tariffs, nor fuel division through ideological confrontation, he warned.
Wang expressed the belief that multipolarization and globalization are like the Yangtze and the Rhine rivers, flowing forward relentlessly.
Noting that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-EU diplomatic relations, Wang said China looks forward to holding various important events, including the China-EU summit.
It is hoped that Germany will play an active role in the EU, promote coordination and cooperation between China and the EU, and work together with China to make new contributions to global governance, he said.
The more complex the international situation is, the more major countries need to strengthen coordination, Wang said. He added that the more prominent the risks and challenges are, the more countries need to enhance cooperation.
Under the current circumstances, China is ready to work with Germany to uphold the correct view of history, remain true to the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic ties, strengthen strategic communication, seek common ground while preserving differences, and deepen practical cooperation, he said.
ID : 8435066
Published : 2025-07-04 16:19
Last Modified : 2025-07-04 17:47:14
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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