China wants closer ties with Germany
Berlin, Germany (AFP):
China’s premier on Tuesday urged closer cooperation with Germany to shore up a struggling global economy, at a time when the European export powerhouse is seeking to reduce its reliance on the Asian giant.
Li Qiang, on his first trip abroad since he was named China’s prime minister, also underlined the emphasis Beijing places on improving relations.
Since the Ukraine war started, the European Union and Germany have been intensifying efforts to “de-risk” from China.
Addressing the press after talks, Li said that China and Germany should work closely together towards world peace and development. He added that Beijing also wants to bring ties with the EU “to a higher level”.