On November 18, 2025, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Wang Huning met in Beijing with a delegation led by Lars Klingbeil, co-chairman of German Social Democratic Party (SPD) and German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister of Finance.

Wang Huning noted that in May this year, President Xi Jinping had a phone call with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, reaching important common understandings on deepening China-Germany exchanges and cooperation. A sound and stable China-Germany relationship serves the interests of both countries and meets the expectations of all sectors in China and Europe. China is ready to work with Germany to advance the China-Germany all-round strategic partnership to a higher level and promote the development of China-Europe relations. The National Committee of the CPPCC is ready to make positive contributions toward this goal.

Lars Klingbeil said that China is an important partner of Germany, and that both countries bear significant responsibilities for the future of the world. The German side adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to work with the Chinese side to implement the important common understandings reached by the leaders of both countries and promote practical cooperation in various sectors. German SPD is willing to strengthen strategic dialogue with the CPC and enhance mutual understanding.

Wang Dongfeng and other officials attended the meeting.