The German Foreign Minister was forced to postpone his
official visit to China after no senior Chinese official expressed willingness
to meet with him, European diplomatic sources reported.
The trip, which was part of Berlin's efforts to revive
political and economic dialogue with Beijing, was indefinitely suspended after
Chinese authorities failed to confirm meetings with their counterparts or
representatives of the central government.
According to German media, this decision reflects the
growing climate of tension between the two countries, marked by differences
over human rights, trade, and international security. In recent months, Berlin
has adopted a more critical stance toward the Chinese government, particularly
regarding the treatment of minorities in Xinjiang, the situation in the South
China Sea, and Beijing's rapprochement with Moscow in the context of the war in
Ukraine.
Diplomatic sources cited by the German press stated that the
postponement of the visit "sends a worrying signal about the deterioration
of bilateral communication," although they emphasized that Berlin
maintains its intention to engage with China on issues of common interest,
including trade, climate change, and global stability.
The German government has not yet announced a new date for
the trip, while the Chinese Foreign Ministry has not issued any official
comment on the decision.