German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday in Berlin, according to a statement from Chinese Foreign Ministry.
According to the statement, Merz told Wang Yi that the German side is willing to work with the Chinese side to maintain openness and mutual benefit, promote fair trade, and jointly address crises and challenges, which is in the interests of both sides. The new German government adheres to the one-China policy.
During the meeting with Merz, Wang said China stands ready to work with Germany to maintain close high-level exchanges, utilize consultation mechanisms in various fields, and promote the sustained, healthy, and stable development of China-Germany relations, which will not only be conducive to both sides but also benefit Europe and the world.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, is on a trip to Europe with France as his next stop after Germany.
