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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine threatens global security. The move was an apparent call for China to apply greater pressure on its neighbor and close partner to resolve the conflict.

German Chancellor Scholz discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine and trade tensions with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, emphasizing global security and peaceful...

China's National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday that the country's economy grew to the tune of 5.3 percent in the first three months of the year, ahead of economists' expectations. Manufacturing and infrastructure are fuelling that growth, while housing and domestic consumption are still a source of concern. Meanwhile,…

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday he hoped Berlin and Beijing could help achieve a "just peace" in Ukraine, as he met President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital.

Olaf Scholz says European cars should have equal access to Chinese customers

German Chancellor Scholz's visit to China focuses on fair trade, tariffs, and investments, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and address global trad...