# German President: No decoupling from China

German President warns against economic decoupling from China. Steinmeier says Europe wants fairer relations, not severed ties. Statement echoed by Chancellor Merz in neighboring countries.

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372562/we-dont-want-china-decoupling-we-must-defend-our-interests-german-president-warns

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