Wang Yi Has a Phone Call with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul
On September 21, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul upon request.
Wang Yi noted that China and Germany are major world economies and all-round strategic partners. Faced with the challenges of unilateralism and anti‑globalization, it is necessary for the two sides to step up strategic communication, enhance mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and send a positive signal that China and Germany jointly uphold multilateralism and free trade, so as to boost external confidence in the development of China‑Germany relations and play a constructive role in the growth of China‑EU relations. Strengthening mutually beneficial China‑Germany cooperation serves the interests of both sides and represents the right common choice. We should cherish the progress achieved so far, deepen and substantiate China‑Germany cooperation to continuously make new achievements.
Wang Yi pointed out that the one‑China principle is the political foundation of China‑Germany relations. It is hoped that the German side will cherish and consolidate China‑Germany mutual trust and fine traditions of friendship, abide by the one‑China principle, take concrete actions to safeguard China‑Germany relations as well as peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and create necessary conditions for high‑level exchanges between the two sides. China and the EU are comprehensive strategic partners, and a trade war should not be waged between them. China always believes that both sides should work in the same direction to find solutions to each other’s concerns through dialogue and consultation. It is hoped that Germany will maintain a rational and pragmatic attitude, play a positive role within the EU, encourage the EU to uphold free trade, reject protectionism, and stay on the right path of openness, cooperation, dialogue and consultation.
Johann Wadephul said that Germany‑China relations have maintained a sound momentum in recent years. The German side looks forward to further intensifying high‑level exchanges with China, holding a new round of Germany-China inter-governmental consultation, and deepening practical cooperation in economy, trade and other fields, so as to foster even stronger Germany‑China relations. Germany firmly pursues the one‑China policy, and this position will remain unchanged. The current international situation is confronted with a series of new threats and challenges. Germany expects China to leverage its influence in international and regional affairs and explore solutions together with Germany. Germany supports the EU and China in properly resolving differences through dialogue and is ready to play an active role to that end.
Wang Yi said that the important consensus reached by China and Germany today is that China‑EU economic and trade issues should be resolved through dialogue and consultation.
The two sides also exchanged views on the situation in Iran and the Ukraine crisis. Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s principled position, stating that China will only do things conducive to peace and is always committed to promoting talks for peace. China stands ready to further strengthen communication and coordination with the European side and make joint efforts.
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