"Xi and Scholz Discuss Global Economic Challenges in Virtual Meeting"

Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a video call, discussing the improving relations between the two countries and the need to uphold marketization and fairness in trade. Xi mentioned new policies to encourage foreign investment in China. Tensions between China and the EU are growing over issues such as unfair trade practices and China's relationship with Russia. Germany, as Europe's largest economy, has maintained a more friendly relationship with China. They also discussed the worsening international situation, including the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, emphasizing the need to safeguard the international order and address global challenges.