▶ German Chancellor Scholz's first visit to China is more than symbolic2022-11-10

　　German Chancellor Scholz arrived in Beijing on November 4 for an official visit to China. That morning, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with him at the Great Hall of the People and held a banquet at the Golden Hall. In the afternoon, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang held talks with Scholz. The whole itinerary of Scholz's visit to China was compact and efficient, and the communication atmosphere between the host and guests was friendly, frank and pragmatic. Although this visit was not long, it was of great significance.       　　This is Scholz's first visit to China since he took office, and he is also the first European leader to visit China after the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. This visit means that China-Germany and China-EU high-level mutual visits have pressed the "restart button", which will not only promote Sino-German relations to increase trust, dispel doubts, and deepen cooperation, but also help to continue to play a "stabilizing anchor for Sino-German relations and Sino-European relations in the turbulent international situation." "effect. 　　In the content of the interviews between the leaders of the two countries, we can clearly see that the two sides expressed many common views, such as emphasizing increasing understanding and mutual trust, adhering to economic globalization, promoting pragmatic cooperation, insisting on dialogue and consultation, opposing camp confrontation, and Strengthen coordination and cooperation in international affairs, etc. Scholz again made clear his opposition to "decoupling". China and Germany are two forces with important influence on the Eurasian continent. These consensuses not only conform to the fundamental interests of both sides, but are also of great significance to the global economy, security and stability.       　　It is worth mentioning that President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Scholz also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis and issued a proposal: the international community should jointly support all efforts to peacefully resolve the Ukraine crisis, jointly oppose the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons, and make joint efforts. To ensure the stability of the global industrial chain and supply chain, jointly bail out civilians in crisis areas for the winter, and improve the humanitarian situation. These "four commons" are not only in line with China's consistent position, but also the general aspiration of China, Germany and even the international community. They reflect the sincerity and responsibility of promoting the ease and resolution of the Ukrainian crisis as soon as possible. 　　All these show that China and Germany are not only highly complementary economically and have a broad space for cooperation, but also have a lot of common language in their views on the trend of the times and the international situation. Consensus far outweighs differences, and cooperation far outweighs competition. Both sides are partners rather than rivals, and both benefit from each other's development and pragmatic cooperation. This is a practical summary of China-Germany, China-EU relations, and even China's relations with most countries in the world. It is on this solid and broad foundation that China's diplomacy stands openly and openly. 　　We have also noticed that Scholz's visit to China this time has become a key target of some forces. Who in the end does not welcome, does not want, or even opposes Scholz's visit to China? Most ordinary people in China, Germany and Europe welcome it, because the practical cooperation between the two countries has brought benefits to them; of course, the business community is more welcome, which goes without saying. The people who create the topic and put pressure on Scholz are mainly ideological jugglers, or old-school European elites who can’t extricate themselves in a presumed sense of superiority, and geopolitical operators in Washington.       　　In fact, the exchange of high-level visits between China and Germany and China and Europe is returning to normal. Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited China 12 times during her tenure. The special background of the times and the complex international environment make Scholz's visit to China "special", which also reflects the unhealthy tendency of Europe's political ecology and mentality towards China, and has formed a moral attitude towards European diplomacy. kidnapping. This is what Germany and Europe need to work hard to get rid of. As Scholz said in an article before his visit to China, "It is precisely because Germany experienced the bitter cost of division during the Cold War that we do not want to see a different camp in the world again." 　　China always regards Europe as a comprehensive strategic partner, supports the EU's strategic independence, and hopes that Europe will be stable and prosperous. This position is highly stable and consistent. Grasp the general direction of bilateral relations from a strategic heig