Germany’s Scholz: It was clear China and Germany were no friends of “decoupling”

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is speaking at a press conference with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday, noting that “in these times, it's even more important than usual to talk and exchange with each other.”

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