China'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

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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

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.

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