Politico: Chinese Premier Li Qiang ignored Scholz’s attempts to discuss Ukraine
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Chinese State Council leader Li Qiang ignored German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s attempts to discuss the situation in Ukraine during their talks in Berlin, Politico reports.
As the article notes, “in the presence of Scholz, Li Qiang told reporters that China seeks closer economic cooperation with Germany, but avoids mentioning Russia or Ukraine.” Reporters noted that Li Qiang preferred to focus on trade relations between Berlin and Beijing.
During a joint press conference with Li Qiang, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Berlin hopes for a special role for China in resolving the Ukrainian crisis and hopes to influence Moscow.
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