Xi Urges 'Pragmatic' China Policy From Germany — SkimNews
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- Xi Jinping called on the EU to work with China, saying Beijing handles its ties with "sincerity and goodwill."
- Germany was urged by Xi Jinping to maintain a "pragmatic" policy toward China, with Xi hailing a "new chapter" in the relationship and making the appeal in remarks to the German president.
Why it matters: Xi's message splits across two audiences: the EU, which Beijing wants working with China on "sincerity and goodwill," and Germany, where he asks for "pragmatic" rather than friendly policy. The wording difference sets Berlin's ask apart from the bloc-level pitch Beijing is making to the EU.
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