German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in Beijing on Thursday that Germany does not seek to decouple from China but must defend its economic interests. Speaking at Peking University, he said Europe wants to reset the relationship on a fairer footing. Steinmeier is due to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Oct. 30.
WHO:German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
WHAT:Steinmeier said Germany does not seek to decouple from China but must defend its economic interests and that Europe wants a fairer relationship.
WHEN:Oct 29, 2026
WHERE:Beijing, China
WHY:Steinmeier said Germany must defend its economic interests and Europe wants to reset ties on a fairer footing.
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