October 28th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiaqun presided over a regular press conference.
Reuters reporters asked that German Chancellor Merz called for the EU and members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTPP) to reach a large-scale cross-regional agreement, especially in the areas of trade, technology, and security, on October 27 in Singapore. He urged relevant countries to reduce their dependence on China, stating that such unilateral dependence is unhealthy. He also said that Germany's policy towards China is becoming more mature and is aligned with that of the EU. What is the Chinese side's response to Merz's statement?
Guo Jiaqun said that China has always advocated openness and cooperation, and is committed to working with all parties to maintain the stability and security of the global industrial and supply chains, thereby providing more impetus and certainty for the world economy.
Guo Jiaqun pointed out that China and Germany, as well as China and Europe, have economic complementarity and industrial integration. The foundation of practical cooperation is mutual benefit and win-win results. He hopes that the German and European parties will maintain objectivity and rationality, move towards a common goal with China, become reliable and predictable partners for each other, resolve conflicts through dialogue and consultation, and jointly maintain the stability and smooth flow of global industrial chains and supply chains, providing more certainty for enterprise cooperation.
