Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for enhanced cooperation with Austria during a Tuesday phone conversation with Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger, while strongly criticizing recent U.S. tariff policies as destabilizing global economic order.
Wang, a key figure in China's diplomatic leadership, emphasized the need for China and the European Union to uphold multilateral trade systems amid what he termed "reckless unilateralism" by the United States. The discussion comes as both nations navigate complex global challenges, including economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts.
Austria's foreign minister affirmed continued commitment to the one-China policy and expressed interest in deepening bilateral cooperation. "As two major pillars of the global economy," Wang stated, "China and the EU must jointly defend fair international trade practices and build an open world economy."
The dialogue highlighted shared concerns about protectionism, with both officials pledging support for United Nations-centered international systems. Analysts suggest the exchange signals China's ongoing efforts to strengthen European partnerships as global trade tensions escalate.
