Germany is the first stop for Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on a European tour that comes amid growing concern in Germany over some of Trump's policies, especially on climate change and protectionism. "China has become a more important and strategic partner," Merkel said at a joint news conference with Li, pointing to political, economic, social and cultural ties. The two leaders held wide-ranging talks that covered issues including trade, a European Union-China investment deal, civil rights, the North Korea crisis and climate change. "China will stand by its responsibilities on climate change," he told reporters in Berlin, according to a German translation. She also said it was important for non-government organizations to work in China to strengthen civil rights.

Source: bd News24 June 01, 2017 11:26 UTC