US EditionChina Has ‘a Responsibility for Global Peace,’ Germany Says
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held his first official phone call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday, discussing global issues including Russia's war on Ukraine.
- The call occurred amid Western concerns over closer China-Russia ties since Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Germany's worries about economic repercussions for its car industry.
- In the call, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted the importance of China and Germany working together to promote free trade, resist unilateral and protectionist actions, protect global supply chains, and support a multilateral international order centered on the United Nations.
- Wang emphasized China’s dedication to supporting peace negotiations aimed at a just and enduring resolution achieved through direct talks, while Wadephul urged China to leverage its role to help initiate a ceasefire and bring the conflict to a swift end.
- The discussion emphasized the crucial role of China-Germany ties in fostering global economic growth and stability, with both parties calling for enhanced cooperation as they recognize this year as a significant milestone in the history of China-EU diplomatic relations.
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German Foreign Minister: China Has a Responsibility for Global Peace
China has a responsibility towards global peace, stressed the German Foreign Minister for the month, which explicitly mentions the war in Ukraine, on the basis of the intensified efforts of the West to convince Russia to accept a halt to...
China has ‘a responsibility for global peace,’ Germany says
Germany said Monday that China has “a responsibility for global peace” after Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul discussed Russia’s war against Ukraine with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. Photo: Auswaertiges Amt, via X. The call came at a time of growing worries in the West about ties between China and Russia, which have drawn closer since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.“Russia’…
Germany says China has 'a responsibility for global peace'
Berlin (AFP) May 19, 2025 Germany said Monday that China had "a responsibility for global peace" after Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul discussed Russia's war against Ukraine with his Beijing counterpart Wang Yi. The call came at a time of growing worries in the West about ties between China and Russia, which have drawn closer since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. "Russia's war in Ukraine affects
Chinese FM urges EU to boost China-EU cooperation in phone call with German FM
Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of the China Central Committee and minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Monday。
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