According to German media reported on the 17th local time, German left-behind Cabinet Chancellor Angela Merkel said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that it is wrong to completely decouple from China, which will cause harm to Germany and Europe.
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Merkel abandoned her bid for re-election in The German Bundestag election in September, meaning merkel will retire from the political scene after the formation of a new German government. For the new government, Merkel suggested that Germany and the EU should continue to cooperate with China. "It's not right to completely decouple from China, it's going to do us damage," Merkel stressed in the interview.
Merkel also pointed out that China has good scientific research and efficient industries. Merkel stressed that especially in the field of scientific research, china should not be decoupled from China, China has been at the forefront of the world in artificial intelligence and other aspects.
In terms of the protection of critical infrastructure, Merkel said That Germany should not exclude individual companies from the outset and that Germany should evaluate each company with the same criteria.
Media reports say that during Merkel's 16 years in power, China has gradually become Germany's largest trading partner. At the same time, Merkel's claims shaped the position of Germany and Europe on China.
Source: CCTV News
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