Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 21st. President Xi Jinping telephoned German Chancellor Angela Merkel a few days ago to express his sincere condolences to the German government and people on behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people on the recent outbreak of new crown pneumonia in Germany.
Xi Jinping emphasized in the message of condolences that not long ago the German government and all walks of life expressed condolences and support for China's epidemic prevention and control in various forms. China firmly supports Germany's efforts to fight the epidemic. If Germany needs it, China is willing to provide assistance within its capacity. The public health crisis is a common challenge facing humankind, and solidarity and cooperation are the most powerful weapons. China upholds the concept of a community of shared future for mankind and is willing to continue to share information and experience with Germany, strengthen cooperation in areas such as epidemic prevention and control, patient treatment, and vaccine research and development, and jointly safeguard the health and well-being of the peoples of the two countries and the rest of the world. Xi Jinping emphasized that China attaches great importance to the development of China-Germany relations and is willing to work with Germany to deepen China-Germany comprehensive strategic partnership and promote the development of China-EU relations.