Overview

• Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned against the use of nuclear weapons in the ongoing Ukraine conflict during his talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
• Scholz highlighted the impact of the Ukraine war on global security and trade, urging China to pressure Russia towards conflict resolution.
• Germany and China discussed the need for a rules-based global trade system and cooperation on climate change.
• Scholz addressed concerns over China's trade practices and the potential overproduction of Chinese goods.
• The discussions also touched on the importance of respecting international sanctions and avoiding the supply of dual-use goods to Russia.