
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier insists Europe wants a fairer relationship with China rather than severed ties during a visit to Peking University.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stated in Beijing that Germany does not seek to decouple from China, but aims to defend economic interests and reset relations on a fairer footing.
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Beijing to address economic ties between Europe and China.
Germany is not seeking to decouple from China, but must defend its economic interests, visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in Beijing on Thursday, echoing the line taken by Chancellor Friedrich Merz during his tour of neighbouring countries.
Speaking at Peking University, Steinmeier insisted that Europe’s goal was not to sever ties with the world’s second-largest economy, but to reset the relationship on a fairer footing.
“Our goal as Europeans is clear. We do not want decoupling from China,” he told students and academic staff.

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A Turning Point USA reporter asked about Southeast Asian aid to the US in the Philippines, while analysts doubt the Pentagon chief's proposal will yield an Asean-wide framework.
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This year marks the 15th anniversary of the 311 Great East Japan Earthquake. In order to improve disaster prevention capabilities, the Japanese government will establish the "Disaster Prevention Agency" on November 2 and require citizens to reserve supplies for at least three days. This move unexpectedly triggered the spread of conspiracy theories about World War III on the Internet, and the Japanese government has urgently stepped forward to refute the rumors.