China's Xi calls on EU to work with China, says Beijing handles ties with sincerity, goodwill
Xi urged the European Union to deepen economic cooperation as China and Germany discussed a nearly $100 billion trade deficit, officials said.
- On Oct 30, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met Chinese President Jinping in Beijing on the final day of his four-day state visit to China.
- Steinmeier urged China to help preserve the international order, telling Jinping, "We both bear responsibility for the international order and for the conditions under which states in this world maintain and shape their relations."
- Addressing the trade deficit of $100 billion from last year, Steinmeier said, "We want close trade and economic relations with one another. And in such a way that they bring sustainable benefits to both sides."
- Chinese President Jinping called for an "all-dimensional strategic partnership" and urged Germany to adopt a "rational, pragmatic and friendly" China policy, saying "differences and problems can always be resolved."
- Beijing emphasized that cooperation outweighs competition, as Jinping told Steinmeier both countries should forge a new model based on equality and strategic stability, with differences resolvable through equal dialogue.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the presidents of Germany and Switzerland in succession, emphasizing the expansion of economic and diplomatic cooperation with Europe. Amid the spread of protectionism, China seeks to strengthen ties with Europe by positioning itself as a defender of free trade; however, concerns in Europe regarding trade imbalances with China and other issues show no signs of subsiding. (1st)
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AlKhaleej TodayXi urges stronger China-Europe ties in meetings with German, Swiss presidents
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger cooperation between China and Europe during separate meetings Friday with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Swiss President Guy Parmelin, emphasizing openness, mutual respect and economic cooperation.During his meeting with Steinmeier, Xi urged China and Germany to "send out a positive message of choosing openness and cooperation over isolation and confrontation," according to…
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds separate meetings with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Swiss President Guy Parmelin
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