The German foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, arrived in Tianjin on April 13 and began her two-day visit to China. During her stay in Tianjin, she expressed her views on the situation in Taiwan and is scheduled to hold strategic talks in Beijing, which is considered the toughest part of her visit. The talks will be held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse and will cover sensitive issues such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the Taiwan Strait conflict. Baerbock also plans to meet with China’s top foreign policy official, Wang Yi, and hold brief talks with Vice President Han Zheng. Before leaving for China, Baerbock said Germany had no intention of decoupling economically from China but must reduce the risk of dependence. She emphasized Europe’s shared belief that both changing the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and military escalation are unacceptable. Baerbock will also visit South Korea and Japan following completing her visit to China.
13.04.2023
German Foreign Minister Berberk flew to Tianjin on the 13th to start a two-day visit to China. During her stay in Tianjin, she expressed her views on the situation in the Taiwan Strait, and will then go to Beijing for strategic talks. This meeting was considered the “toughest” part of her visit. Why?
(Deutsche Welle Chinese Network) Deutsche Presse Agency reported that following German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in Tianjin on Thursday (April 13), accompanied by Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Friday (14th), she visited a Vitesco, a German electric vehicle company.
The two ministers will then take a special train to Beijing and hold strategic talks at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. The political talks are seen as the toughest part of Belbook’s trip to China, as China holds different views from the Western world on issues such as the Russia-Ukraine war and the situation in the Taiwan Strait.
In addition to Qin Gang, Belbook will also meet China’s top foreign policy official Wang Yi in Beijing and hold brief talks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.
“Germany and the EU are economically fragile, which means we cannot remain indifferent to tensions in the Taiwan Strait,” Bellbook said during a brief stop in Tianjin.
Before leaving for China, Bell Bock also said that although Germany has no intention of decoupling from China economically, it must systematically pay attention to and reduce the risk of one-sided dependence on China. 50 per cent of trade passes through the strait every day.” She said she would emphasize Europe’s “shared belief” in her visit that a singleBoth changing the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and military escalation are unacceptable。
Belbok’s remarks alluded to a controversial statement made by French President Macron recently. Macron said a conflict between China and the United States over Taiwan was “not our crisis,” and was accused of trying to imply that the EU might remain neutral if China attacked Taiwan.
German Foreign Minister Berberk arrived in Tianjin on April 13, starting a two-day visit
Learn the route of Beijing’s new leadership
Bell Bock also said that she will talk regarding human rights protection and would like to know whether Germany and China can expand cooperation in the fields of promoting civil society, climate protection and future industries. She also wants to know the line of the new leadership in Beijing, “especially considering the contradiction between political control and economic openness”.
Belbook pointed out that for the EU, China is not only a partner, but also a competitor and a systemic opponent. “Where the needle points will also depend on the path China chooses,” she said.
Bell Book: As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China has a special responsibility for world peace
Talking regarding Russia’s war of aggression once morest Ukraine, Belbok once once more emphasized that China, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, bears special responsibilities for world peace. She said, “China’s recent mediation in the normalization of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran has shown China’s willingness to participate in global affairs. What role China will play in terms of its influence on Russia will have implications for all of Europe and our relationship with China.” relationship has an impact.”
two good friends
After completing his visit to China, Belbook will fly to South Korea and Japan. South Korea is a close ally of Germany, and the two countries are closely bound by a history of divided countries, in addition to shared democratic values, she said. She also spoke of the importance of the historic reconciliation between South Korea and Japan, two “good friends of Germany,” “because our external strength as allies comes from our internal cohesion as valued partners around the world.”
(Source: German Foreign Office website, DPA)
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In conclusion, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s visit to China is a crucial moment for the relationship between Germany, the EU, and China. The strategic talks in Beijing are being seen as the toughest part of her trip, as China’s views on key issues differ significantly from those of the Western world. These talks will be crucial in determining the future of this important relationship. Bellbook emphasized the importance of maintaining stability and peace in the Taiwan Strait, while also advocating for human rights and greater cooperation between Germany and China in areas such as civil society, climate protection, and future industries. As she continues her trip to South Korea and Japan, the importance of strong alliances and partnerships in an increasingly competitive world becomes even more apparent.
