[Global Times-Global Network Reporter Wu Yuanchun] Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun presided over the regular press conference on October 24. A reporter asked at the meeting: German Foreign Minister Wadfour said in an interview with Reuters that he would leave for a visit to China on October 26. This is his first visit to China as a foreign minister. Foreign Minister Wadfour said that the German government hopes to maintain close economic and trade relations and good cooperation with China, and decoupling is not the right strategy. What is China's comment on this?

Guo Jiakun said in this regard that China has taken note of Foreign Minister Wadfour's relevant statement. China and Germany are all-round strategic partners. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 53 years ago, China-Germany relations have developed steadily, and the industries of the two countries have been deeply integrated and developed, which has effectively promoted their respective development.

Guo Jiakun said that the current international situation is intertwined. As major countries and major economies in the world, China and Germany must set an example in shaping a new type of major-country relations, adhere to mutual respect, equal treatment, and win-win cooperation, and promote the stability of China-Germany relations. Make greater contributions to world peace and development is also the common aspiration of the two peoples, including the German business community. Due to different histories, cultures, social systems, and stages of development, China and Germany have different views on some issues. This is normal. The two sides can enhance understanding and mutual trust through candid communication. It is hoped that Germany will uphold an objective and fair attitude, view China positively and rationally, and work with China in the opposite direction to ensure that China-Germany relations move forward on the right track.