Chinese Foreign Ministry introduces German FM Baerbock's visit to China

(ECNS) -- Chinese Foreign Minister spokesperson Wang Wenbin introduced German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s visit to China at the press conference on Friday.

According to Wang, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang, returning from an overseas trip, went to Tianjin on Friday morning and visited a German business there together with Baerbock. Afterwards they took a high-speed train to Beijing.

This is Foreign Minister Baerbock’s first official visit to China. Wang said Baerbock’s activities in Tianjin with Qin provide a first-hand impression of China’s development and China-Germany mutually beneficial cooperation.

Wang said Qin and Baerbock co-chaired the 6th round of China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security. They held candid, in-depth strategic communication on bilateral ties and international and regional hotspot issues. They agreed to conduct exchange across the board to enhance strategic mutual trust, avoid strategic miscalculation, and shape correct mutual understanding; to advance cooperation in various sectors for win-win results in a practical and open spirit; to stay committed to mutual respect, mutual trust, equality, seeking common ground while shelving differences, and respect for each other’s core interests; to step up communication and coordination in international affairs and jointly address common risks and challenges facing humanity.

The Chinese side also elaborated on its position on the Taiwan question. On the Ukraine issue, China stressed that the only viable way out of the crisis lies in peace talks.

“We stand ready to work for peace. We also hope relevant parties will stay objective and calm and make joint efforts towards a negotiated resolution of the crisis,” Wang said.

He noted that this year will see robust exchange and cooperation between China and Germany. Both sides will take this visit as an opportunity to enhance dialogue and communication, deepen mutually-beneficial cooperation, work for the sound and steady growth of our all-round strategic partnership, and add stability and fresh impetus for world peace and development.