Emphasizing that it will not pursue economic decoupling, the German government has adopted its first comprehensive strategic strategy towards China | China | Economy
On July 13th, the German government adopted its first comprehensive strategy for relations with China, pointing out the existence of "systemic competition" with China and the increasing dependence of Germany on China in recent years, emphasizing the importance of Sino German cooperation in addressing global challenges such as climate change.
According to the Associated Press, the 64 page document approved by German Chancellor Scholz is based on Germany's first national security strategy released a month ago. The German government stated in its strategy that it will strive to ensure that economic cooperation with China "becomes more fair, sustainable, and mutually beneficial", and pointed out that "although China's dependence on Europe continues to decline, Germany's dependence on China has increased in recent years."
"We have no intention of hindering China's economic progress and development." The statement stated, "At the same time, there is an urgent need to de risk. However, we do not pursue economic decoupling." This is consistent with Schultz's expression after co hosting the seventh round of China Germany government consultations with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. On June 2, Schultz reiterated that Germany is not interested in decoupling from the Chinese economy.
The website of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs points out that in the past few decades, China has achieved strong economic growth, greater prosperity, and reduced poverty. In this context, the enhancement of political, economic, and social exchanges between China and Europe has benefited greatly. "We need to address the challenges posed by China, while continuing to seek and strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China. China remains an indispensable partner in mitigating climate change, resolving the debt crisis of countries, promoting food security and ensuring global stability. China is also a partner, competitor and systematic competitor. The German federal government's China strategy takes all these aspects into account."
The German government hopes to elaborate on the current situation and prospects of Germany's relations with China through this strategy, aiming to provide a framework for various federal ministries to coordinate their policies towards China, and to lay the foundation for strengthening coordination between Germany, Europe, and other regions on China issues.