German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called on Chinese President Xi Jinping to support a reduction of Germany's high trade deficit with China. He raised the topic during a meeting in Beijing, which took place at a sensitive stage in German-Chinese relations. hnonline.sk ↗
Steinmeier emphasized that Germany wants to maintain close trade and economic ties with China. At the same time, he said, these must be structured so that they bring long-term benefit to both sides. The German president spoke in favor of more balanced trade relations and expressed his conviction that differences in the trade area can be overcome. teraz.sk ↗
During the visit, he praised China's economic strength, while also indicating that some trends developing there are raising questions in Germany. According to Steinmeier, both countries bear responsibility for the development of their relations and for addressing the problems that accompany them. Sueddeutsche Zeitung ↗
The talks also touched on the international situation. Steinmeier mentioned the wars and crises in the Middle East, in Sudan, and in Ukraine. In addition to economic issues, Germany and China thus also discussed their broader responsibility for stability in the world. svet.sme.sk ↗
The course of further negotiations will show whether it will be possible to ease the trade imbalance and build a relationship that, in Germany's view, is based on long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation.
Steinmeier calls on China for more balanced trade during Beijing visit
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Nemecký prezident vyzval Si Ťin-pchinga na zníženie obchodného deficitu Nemecka
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| 17:38 30.10.
Steinmeier vyzval Čínu na zníženie obchodného deficitu Nemecka
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| 16:41 30.10.
Steinmeier vyzval Si Ťin-pchinga na zníženie obchodného deficitu Nemecka
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| 17:12 30.10.
China-Staatsbesuch - Bundespräsident Steinmeier drängt bei Treffen mit Xi auf Abbau des Handelsüberschusses
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