According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on September 21, 2026, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a telephone conversation with German Foreign Minister Waderfür.
Wang Yi stated that China and Germany are major economic powers in the world and strategic partners in all aspects. In the face of current unilateralism and anti-globalization trends, it is necessary for both sides to strengthen strategic communication, enhance mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, send positive signals of jointly maintaining multilateralism and free trade, and boost external confidence in the development of China-Germany relations. This also plays a constructive role in the development of China-EU relations. Strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Germany is in line with the interests of both sides and represents the right choice. We should cherish the progress made so far and continue to deepen and solidify China-Germany cooperation, achieving new achievements.
Wang Yi pointed out that the principle of one China is the political foundation of Sino-German relations. He hopes that Germany will cherish and strengthen the tradition of mutual trust and friendship between China and Germany, adhere to the principle of one China, and take practical actions to maintain Sino-German relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, thereby creating necessary conditions for high-level exchanges between the two sides. China and the EU are comprehensive strategic partners, and China-EU relations should not be involved in trade wars. China has always advocated that both sides take corresponding steps towards each other, seeking solutions to their mutual concerns through dialogue and negotiation. He hopes that Germany will maintain a rational and practical attitude, play an active role within the EU, promote the EU to adhere to free trade, abandon protectionism, and follow the right path of open cooperation and dialogue.
Vadefour said that German-China relations have maintained a positive development trend in recent years. The German side looks forward to further strengthening high-level exchanges with China, holding a new round of German-China government consultations, deepening practical cooperation in areas such as economy and trade, and continuously improving the level of German-China relations. The German side firmly adheres to the one-China policy, and this position will not change. The current international situation faces a series of new threats and challenges. The German side hopes that China will play its role in international and regional affairs, and will work together with Germany to explore solutions. The German side supports peaceful resolutions to differences between Europe and China through dialogue and is willing to play an active role in this regard.
Wang Yi stated that the important consensus reached by both China and Germany today is to stick with dialogue and negotiation to resolve issues in economic trade between China and Europe.
Both sides also exchanged views on the situation in Iran and the Ukraine crisis. Wang Yi reiterated China's principled stance, stating that China will only do things that are beneficial to peace and will always strive to promote reconciliation and dialogue. He expressed the willingness to continue strengthening communication and coordination with the European side and to work together towards common efforts.
