China hopes Germany can see its future development "rationally, comprehensively and objectively," its embassy in Berlin said on Thursday.

The remark came in response to Germany releasing its 64-page China strategy paper which sought to reduce its economic dependence on the country.

A Chinese embassy statement read: "Forcibly 'de-risking' based on ideological prejudice and competition anxiety will only be counterproductive and artificially intensify risks."

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Stating that the two countries were natural partners, the embassy added that it does not correspond to objective facts – and wasn't in either country's interests – to see China as a "competitor and institutional rival."

It highlighted free trade and climate change as areas in which China and Germany hold common interest.

"Pragmatic cooperation between China and Germany in various fields such as economy and trade is mutually beneficial and complementary, and represents greater development opportunities rather than risks for both sides," said the embassy.

The statement reiterated Beijing's opposition to "meddling of its internal affairs," stating "China will resolutely safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests."

In its strategy paper, the German government announced plans to adjust its list of goods that are subject to export controls to reflect what it regards as emerging security risks.

"In order to avoid longer-term security risks for Germany, the EU and their allies created by the export of new key technologies, the federal government is committed to the adjustment of export control lists," the paper said.

The government also wants to "review national export control lists against the backdrop of new technological developments, e.g. in the cybersecurity and surveillance technology fields," according to the paper.

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