Xi tells Scholz that Europe’s security ‘should be kept in the hands of Europeans’
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He also emphasised the need for an independent European security framework, against the backdrop of the Ukraine crisis, saying China supports Europe in playing a positive role to promote peace talks and in the eventual establishment of “a balanced, effective and sustainable European security architecture”.
“The security of Europe should be kept in the hands of Europeans themselves,” Xi told Scholz, according to the Chinese foreign ministry readout. “The European side needs to show historical responsibility and political wisdom, bear in mind the long-term stability of Europe, and promote a solution in a responsible manner.”
Xi also said the China-Europe relationship “is not targeted at, subjugated to, or controlled by any third party”, which is “a strategic consensus that both sides must follow in the long run”.