“You are the first European leader to visit China after the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China, and it is also your first visit to China after you assumed the post [of Chancellor]. I am confident that the visit will strengthen mutual understanding and trust of the two countries, deepen practical cooperation in different areas, and outline plans for the further development of China-Germany relations,” Xi told the meeting with Scholz, as quoted by China Central Television (CCTV).
“This year marks the 50th anniversary of China-Germany diplomatic relations. The five-decade journey shows that as long as the two sides follow the principles of respecting each other, seeking common ground while reserving differences, maintaining exchanges and mutual learning, and pursuing mutually beneficial cooperation, bilateral ties will keep going in the right direction on the whole and making steady progress,” Xi said, according to the Foreign MInistry readout. (https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/zxxx_662805/202211/t20221104_10800546.html )
