BEIJING: German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang defended the Iran nuclear deal on Thursday, with Li hinting that terminating the pact would complicate negotiations with North Korea. German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (L) walk past People's Liberation Army (PLA) honor guards during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 24 May 2018. The German Chancellor is on a state visit to China from 24 to 25 May. On trade, Merkel welcomed China’s moves to reduce automobile import tariffs and allow foreign carmakers to own a majority stake in joint ventures with Chinese partners. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R) shakes hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) after a joint press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 24 May 2018.

Source: New Strait Times May 24, 2018 08:15 UTC