On October 9, 2008, China and Germany held the second round of strategic dialogue in Berlin. The dialogue was co-chaired by Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Hongbo and Reinhard Silberberg, State Secretary of German Foreign Ministry.

The two sides exchanged in-depth views on the relations between China and Germany, the ties between China and Europe as well as the major international and regional issues of common concern. The two sides agreed that it is in the interest of both countries and both peoples to enhance the friendly cooperative relations between China and Germany in the new situation, and it is also beneficial to world peace and development by doing so. Both sides believed that the strategic dialogue was "very fruitful," agreeing to keep the dialogue process going on. During the talks, Silberberg said Germany values the relations with China and will continue to adhere to the one-China policy. Germany is also willing to strengthen the bilateral cooperation in various fields.

The strategic dialogue between China and Germany was initiated by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in May 2006. The dialogue is aimed at increasing the strategic communication and mutual political trust between the two countries, so as to boost the bilateral relations in an all-around and in-depth manner. In November 2006, the first round of strategic dialogue between China and Germany was held in Beijing.