China-Germany Relations
Xi meets German chancellor Merz, proposes three suggestions for ties
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Chinese President Xi Jinping met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing on February 25, 2026. Xi stressed that amid profound global changes, China and Germany should enhance strategic communication and mutual trust to advance their comprehensive strategic partnership. Merz, leading a business delegation, discussed economic ties and the Ukraine crisis with Chinese leaders.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Beijing on Monday, calling for the two nations to transcend differences in social systems, histories, and cultures to build a more mature model of positive interaction and a stable bilateral policy framework. Wadephul stated that direct and intensive exchanges with China are necessary amid rising international tensions. Both sides emphasized high-level exchanges, strategic communication, and reaffirmed the one-China principle.