Merkel on the eve of Wang Yi's visit to Germany: Germany and China need to continue dialogue including Hong Kong issues

Instant International

Author: Wang Zhonghui

2020-08-28 22:06

On the eve of China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Germany, German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed his views on China-EU relations at a press conference on August 28.

Reuters reported on August 28 that German Chancellor Merkel said on the 28th that Europe and China should continue their dialogue on topics that can cooperate with each other, such as climate change, and they should also continue their dialogue on difficult topics that they disagree with, such as Hong Kong.

Merkel told reporters at a press conference that China and Europe need to start discussions on issues of disagreement. "This includes what is currently happening in Hong Kong."

Merkel said: "We hope to continue the dialogue and set an example for multilateralism."

Wang Yi is visiting five European countries.

During his trip to Europe, Wang Yi met with many foreign leaders or government officials:

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He has ended his visit to Norway. The French Presidential Palace announced that French President Emmanuel Macron met with Wang Yi at the Elysee Palace on the afternoon of August 28, local time.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian stated on the eve of Wang Yi's visit that China is not only France's partner, but also a competitor and an institutional opponent.

It is still unknown whether Merkel will meet with Wang Yi.

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