Chinese President Xi Jinping has a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Xi Jinping again congratulates Friedrich Merz on his election as German Chancellor. Xi Jinping pointed out the century-old shifts of the world order are accelerating, the international situation is complex and turbulent, and the strategic and global significance of Sino-German and Sino-European relations is even more pronounced.

Healthy and stable Sino-German relations will contribute to the interests of both countries and are also in line with the expectations of all areas of China and Europe, he said. China is willing to start a new chapter of all-round strategic partnership with Germany, leading Sino-European relations to new development, which will contribute to the stable growth of the world economy.

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