Xi Jinping and Olaf Scholz Discuss Strengthening China-Germany Ties, Trade Fairness Amid Global Crises and EU Investigations

Meeting conducted through video link reveals increasing cooperation despite EU investigations into unfair Chinese trade practices, with both leaders recognizing their responsibility to address global challenges amid international crises.

• In a video call, Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed that cooperation between their countries was becoming more solid and dynamic, despite ongoing investigations by the EU into China's trade practices.
• Xi expressed hope that Germany would urge the EU to maintain principles of marketization and fairness, and partner with China to uphold fair market competition and free trade.
• Xi announced new policies to boost foreign investment in China, such as relieving restrictions on foreign investment in manufacturing and advancing further opening in cross-border service trade and investment.
• Despite growing tensions with the EU over its relations with Russia and allegations of unfair trade practices, China remains the EU's second-largest trading partner. Germany maintains a close relationship with China due to high bilateral trade volumes.
• Both leaders discussed serious international crises, such as the war in Gaza and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, underlining the necessity of safeguarding international order and multilateralism, and working together to tackle global challenges.

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