Xi told Merz that a sound and stable China-Germany relationship serves the interests of both countries, and also meets the expectations of various sectors in China and Europe.
China is ready to work with Germany to open a new chapter in their all-around strategic partnership, lead China-EU relations to achieve new developments, and make new contributions to the stable growth of the global economy, Xi said.
China and Germany, respectively as the world's second — and third-largest economies, together contribute to more than one-fifth of the world economy.
With their economies highly complementary, the two countries' industries are deeply intertwined. In 2024, bilateral trade between China and Germany was $201.88 billion.
Xi said that China and Germany have always developed their relations guided by a spirit of mutual respect, seeking common ground while reserving differences, and win-win cooperation.
