Xi urges Germany to view China's development with open, positive attitude
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Beijing, urging Germany to adopt a rational and pragmatic China policy and provide a fair business environment for Chinese firms. Steinmeier expressed willingness to maintain high-level exchanges and oppose prot
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on 30 October 2026.
Xi expressed hope that Germany would view China's development and cooperation with an open and positive attitude, and adhere to a rational, pragmatic and friendly China policy. He called for mutual respect and equal treatment, urging Germany to provide a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies operating there.
Xi also said China has always regarded the European Union as a partner and approached relations with the EU with sincerity and goodwill. He expressed hope that the EU would work with China to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and inclusive, universally beneficial economic globalisation.
According to the official Xinhua News Agency, Steinmeier said Germany was willing to maintain high-level exchanges with China and strengthen cooperation. He added that Germany was ready to join China in shouldering responsibility for maintaining world peace and development, and that Berlin opposed protectionism and trade wars.