Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with German Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Beijing on Monday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the stability of China's policy toward Germany and the importance of pragmatic cooperation amid global challenges.
Both sides emphasized the need to continue the dialog, with Baerbock reiterating Germany's commitment to the one-China principle and support for China's role in addressing climate change.
The two also addressed trade issues, including the European Union's anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis.
Baerbock is on a visit to China from Dec 2 to 3 at the invitation of Wang.
During the visit, the two co-chaired the seventh round of China-Germany Strategic Dialog on Diplomacy and Security, and discussed strengthening bilateral relations.
Chinese, German foreign ministers meet in Beijing
Chinese, German foreign ministers meet in Beijing
A small aircraft crashed on Wednesday morning in South Sudan's Unity State, killing 20 people, with rescue work and investigation underway.
The aircraft, heading for the South Sudanese capital Juba, crashed shortly after taking off near an oil field. It was chartered by the Greater Pioneer Operating Company and operated by Light Air Services Aviation Company.
A total of 21 people were on board. Among the 20 killed were South Sudanese, two Chinese nationals and one Indian.
The lone survivor, whose nationality has yet to be determined, is in critical condition, Unity State Minister of Information and Communication Gatwech Bipal said.
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has ordered an investigation into the crash, Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday.
Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20, rescue efforts underway
Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20, rescue efforts underway