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, she added: "I think we can work together on climate change as well as other issues". " The two held wide-ranging talks on issues from trade, civil rights, the North Korea crisis and climate change and a multitude of business deals were signed. 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, she added: "I think we can work together on climate change as well as other issues". "China will stand by its responsibilities," said Li.