The sound development momentum of China-Germany relations has always been a stabilizing factor in China-EU relations, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Munich, Germany on Friday.
Wang made the remarks during a meeting with German Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, stated that multipolarity is an inevitable trend in history.
In the face of rising protectionism, the resurgence of Cold War mentality, and rising unilateral and bullying practices, China is ready to work with Germany and other countries to enhance communication and coordination, build broad consensus, and present a unified voice in safeguarding international peace and stability, said Wang.
Wang expressed his belief that Germany will play an important role in advancing the process toward a multipolar world.
Noting that German will hold federal election, Wang said that China follows the principle of non-interference in other countries' internal affairs. China values the mutually beneficial cooperation with Germany and is willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with the new German government, with an aim to inject fresh momentum into the development of bilateral ties, he said.
Wang further noted that China is firmly committed to the path of green transition and sustainable development, and is willing to strengthen cooperation with Germany to jointly tackle global challenges such as climate change.
Baerbock said that Germany attaches great importance to exchanges and cooperation with China in various fields and is ready to foster more convergence of interests with China and make the two countries reliable partners to each other.
Germany adheres to the one-China principle and is willing to strengthen candid communication, deepen dialogue, and enhance cooperation with China, said Baerbock.
The two sides also exchanged their views on the Ukraine crisis and other issues.
China-Germany relations help stabilize Sino-EU relations: Chinese FM
China-Germany relations help stabilize Sino-EU relations: Chinese FM
The Trump administration's move to cut public funding for the Voice of America (VOA), a propaganda tool for the U.S. government, is due to competing interests and struggles between different political factions, a Chinese expert said during an interview on Monday.
U.S. President Donald Trump on March 14 signed an executive order, which listed the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the parent agency of VOA, as part of "unnecessary" federal bureaucracy.
More than 1,300 VOA employees, including journalists, producers and assistants, were reportedly placed on administrative leave on Saturday.
Diao Daming, deputy director of the Center for American Studies at Renmin University of China, shared his insights on why Trump halted funding for the agency during his second term.
"He feels that VOA has not effectively fulfilled its mission to make the United States great again and serve the country's interests. On the other hand, public opinion institutions under the USAGM, including VOA, have been openly critical of Trump, his team, and his administration, particularly regarding certain policies during his first term. After assuming office for a second term, Trump swiftly implemented this tough measure, which is evidently influenced by competing interests and struggles between different political factions," said Diao.
Founded in 1942, the VOA has long served as a political tool for the U.S. government, engaging in ideological confrontation and shaping public opinion. For over 80 years, regardless of whether the Democratic or Republican Party was in power, funding for institutions like VOA remained uninterrupted.
Experts described the VOA as a propaganda machine aimed at ideological infiltration in certain regions, as many of its programs are inaccessible within the United States and are instead broadcast exclusively to specific countries abroad.
"In the past, when I served as a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, I encountered VOA reporters at domestic events, international conferences, and various occasions. They would, for example, selectively ask questions during interviews, selectively edit our responses, and then selectively report and broadcast them. Given such practices, how much credibility can VOA really have?" said Yang Yujun, dean of the Academy of Media and Public Affairs at the Communication University of China.
Trump's cut to VOA due to struggles between different political factions: expert
