After Moscow trip: Former Chancellor Schröder surprisingly at forum in China
Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has faced criticism for his recent trip to Russia. Now, the former Chancellor has surprisingly appeared in China at a forum. Why is he taking part in it?
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has attended a forum on global governance in China, shortly after visiting Russia. He appeared at the event in Xiong alongside Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and took his seat in the front row. Schröder's recent visit to Russian President Vladimir Putin had sparked criticism within his party, the SPD, with some calling for his exclusion.
The forum, part of China's Global Governance Initiative, aims to promote a multilateral world order, with China seeking to shape a more balanced global landscape. China's President Xi Jinping was not present, but sent a greeting via Wang Yi.
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