International relationsChina's Wang Yi wraps up tour to break Europe's dependence on U.S.
Foreign minister calls on region to strengthen autonomy amid U.S.-China tensions
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with French Diplomatic Advisor Emmanuel Bonne during a strategic dialogue on Feb. 20. (China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
YUKIO TAJIMA, Nikkei staff writer
February 22, 2024 01:35 JST
BEIJING -- Chinese Foreign Minister and Politburo member Wang Yi completed a tour of Germany, Spain and France on Wednesday, part of an apparent effort by Beijing to reduce the region's reliance on the U.S., with which Beijing anticipates prolonged tensions.