Xi Jinping meets German Chancellor Merz

On the afternoon of February 25, President Xi Jinping meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is on an official visit to China, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. Photo by Li Xiang, Xinhua

 Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 25th (Reporter Dong Xue) On the afternoon of February 25th, President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Merz, who is on an official visit to China, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.

Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Germany are the world's second and third largest economies respectively. The China-Germany relationship not only concerns the interests of the two countries, but also has an important radiating effect on Europe and the world. The current international situation is undergoing the most profound transformation since the end of World War II. The more turbulent the world becomes, the more China and Germany need to strengthen strategic communication, enhance strategic mutual trust, and promote the continuous development of the China-Germany comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights.