Xi Jinping: Cooperation is more important than competition, the EU is our partner
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated today in a conversation with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier that China and the European Union (EU) can overcome their differences through dialogue and equal cooperation, emphasizing that cooperation between the two sides is more important than competition, at a time when their relations are strained by trade disputes and disagreements over industrial production.
TL;DR
- China considers the EU a partner and emphasizes dialogue and equal cooperation to overcome differences.
- Cooperation between China and the EU is considered more important than competition.
- China and Germany, as major economies, have a responsibility to ensure global economic growth and a fairer global governance system.
- Both leaders aim to establish a new model of cooperation based on equality, mutual benefit, and strategic stability.
- Germany is ready to work with China to preserve global peace and development, support free trade, and oppose protectionism.
- German President's visit occurs amidst challenges for the German economy due to trade tensions and energy prices.
- Germany seeks to protect its economic interests while maintaining economic ties with China.