China's Foreign Ministry has highlighted Germany and France as pivotal players in advancing Beijing's strategic cooperation with the European Union, following Foreign Minister Wang Yi's diplomatic engagements last week. The visits come amid growing calls for enhanced economic coordination and geopolitical stability across Eurasia.
Core EU Partners Drive Autonomy
Ministry officials emphasized that France and Germany – often regarded as the EU's political engine – are instrumental in fostering 'strategic autonomy' for the bloc. This approach aligns with China's vision for a multipolar world order where Brussels can 'establish objective, rational perceptions' of Beijing's development model.
Economic Collaboration Takes Priority
With China-EU trade exceeding $800 billion annually, both sides pledged to address economic disputes through dialogue rather than confrontation. Analysts suggest this could ease recent tensions over electric vehicle subsidies and market access barriers.
Roadmap for Future Relations
The ministry statement noted that strengthened cooperation could yield joint initiatives in green energy, digital infrastructure, and global health governance. 'When major economies collaborate responsibly,' a ministry spokesperson remarked, 'they become stabilizers in an uncertain world.'
