What’s at stake in German foreign minister’s China visit?

德国外长访华,所涉事宜有何重大意义?

World Today

2025-12-09

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① China’s top leaders have highlighted eight areas of focus for the country’s economic work in 2026. How can China’s economy maintain stability while pursuing progress next year? (00:55) ② German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has paid a visit to China. We explore how China and Germany can expand their trade partnership and how Germany should position itself on the Taiwan question. (12:51) ③ In the first 11 months of this year, China exports increased by 6.2% from a year earlier. How has China managed to navigate the headwinds and uncertainties in global trade? (25:22) ④ What has reignited fighting between Thailand and Cambodia along their border? (36:18) ⑤ Why has Nigeria deployed fighter jets to neighboring Benin to thwart a coup attempt in the country? (46:15)
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  • Hello and welcome to World Today.

  • I'm Ding Heng in Beijing.

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  • China pledges to better coordinate domestic economic work next year to account for international trade turbulence.

  • China's foreign minister Wang Yi caused on China and Germany to show their responsibilities as major powers for more stable bilateral policy framework.

  • Renewed fighting spreads along Thailand's Cambodia border.

  • And Benin, an African country, says Nigerian airstrikes help the country file a cool attempt.

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  • China's top leaders have mapped out the country's economic priorities for 2026 at Monday's meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.

  • The meeting highlighted eight areas of focus,

  • including boosting domestic demand, strengthening innovation,

  • deepening reform and opening up,

  • advancing low-carbon development and improving people's livelihoods.

  • The leadership noted that this year has been significant for China's modernization,

  • saying proactive and effective macro policies have been implemented despite mounting challenges.

  • Looking ahead to next year,

  • the meeting stressed the maintaining stability while at the same time pursuing progress.

  • So, for more,

  • my colleague Li Yunxi spoke with Professor Liu Baochun joining us from the University of International Business and Economics.