Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and German chancellor Angela Merkel have agreed to strengthen economic ties between the G7 countries. Seeking a EU - China investment deal, Merkel said: "We are both ready to contribute to stability in the world". Speaking before President Li announced the China would be withdrawing from the Paris Agreement , China and Angela Merkel also reaffirmed their commitments to tackling climate change. " China will stand by its responsibilities," said Li .
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and German chancellor Angela Merkel have agreed to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Seeking a EU-China investment deal, Merkel said: "We are both ready to contribute to stability in the world". Speaking before President Donald Trump announced the US would be withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, Merkel and Li also reaffirmed their commitments to tackling climate change. "China will stand by its responsibilities," said Li.