"The postponement came after Beijing confirmed only one official engagement, a meeting with Wadephul's Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, while declining to arrange further high-level appointments, according to the Foreign Ministry. The trip had been planned for Monday and Tuesday. "I believe that was the right decision in this situation. But for the German government, it's clear that we have a very long-standing, good relationship with the People's Republic of China," Wadephul said. "We are always ready for dialogue.""
"Deputy government spokesman Steffen Meyer said he saw "no significant impact on the government's policy" from the delay and stressed that Berlin remains interested in a "respectful and good exchange" with China. A German Foreign Ministry spokesperson added that Germany wanted to continue close cooperation, calling China an indispensable partner. "It is clear that China and Germany both need this collaboration," the spokesperson said."
The German government does not expect a major setback in relations with China after the short-notice postponement of Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's Beijing visit. Beijing confirmed only one official engagement, a meeting with Wang Yi, and declined further high-level appointments, prompting the postponement. Wadephul described the trip as postponed, not cancelled, and affirmed Germany's long-standing relationship with the People's Republic of China and readiness for dialogue. Deputy spokesman Steffen Meyer said the delay has no significant impact on government policy and stressed continued interest in a respectful exchange. Germany calls China an indispensable partner and plans further contact, including a phone call between the foreign ministers.
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