Xi says China glad to see Germany play greater role in European, int'l affairs
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Beijing on Friday. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and cooperation on issues of mutual interest.
Xi stressed the importance of strengthening the strategic partnership between China and Germany. He expressed readiness to advance cooperation in trade, the economy and emerging technological fields, including artificial intelligence.
The talks also covered China’s relations with the European Union, the one-China principle and the international order. Xi highlighted the importance of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and open global trade.
A welcome banquet was held in honor of the German president following the talks. Xi’s wife, Peng Liyuan, and Steinmeier’s wife, Elke Büdenbender, attended the event.
According to CCTV+, the meeting provided an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views on the future of China-Germany relations and international cooperation.
