Ambassador: Germany welcomes Belt and Road Initiative
China Watch |
Updated: 2018-05-23 16:18
Michael Clauss, the German ambassador to China, said in a recent interview that Germany in principle welcomes the Belt and Road Initiative as well as equal cooperation under World Trade Organization rules and other environmental and social standards recognized by the international community.
He said European people also welcome China's deepening relations with Central and Eastern European countries and the 16+1 cooperation, but issues related to trade and customs should be dealt with within the framework of China-EU strategic partnerships.
Clauss made the remarks ahead of German chancellor Angela Merkel's 11th visit to China on Thursday and Friday. He said Beijing and Shenzhen are on the itinerary, and in addition to meetings with Chinese leaders, Merkel will visit German and Chinese companies in China.
Having been ambassador for five years, Clauss said despite the differences between China and Germany, the frequent high-level meetings reflect the two countries’ increasingly close political and economic ties.
Michael Clauss, the German ambassador to China, said in a recent interview that Germany in principle welcomes the Belt and Road Initiative as well as equal cooperation under World Trade Organization rules and other environmental and social standards recognized by the international community.
He said European people also welcome China's deepening relations with Central and Eastern European countries and the 16+1 cooperation, but issues related to trade and customs should be dealt with within the framework of China-EU strategic partnerships.
Clauss made the remarks ahead of German chancellor Angela Merkel's 11th visit to China on Thursday and Friday. He said Beijing and Shenzhen are on the itinerary, and in addition to meetings with Chinese leaders, Merkel will visit German and Chinese companies in China.
Having been ambassador for five years, Clauss said despite the differences between China and Germany, the frequent high-level meetings reflect the two countries’ increasingly close political and economic ties.
