Steinmeier warns China against one-sided economic dependence in Beijing speech text

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned in a speech text that China’s pursuit of self-sufficiency should not leave other economies dependent on it, Reuters reported. He cited limited market access for European companies, state-subsidized Chinese imports and controls on raw-material exports. Steinmeier favored dialogue over confrontation; Reuters reported his meeting with Xi Jinping was planned for October 30.