Ordinary German people have voiced their optimism about long-term partnership with China, expecting more opportunities for sci-tech cooperation brought by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to China.
At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, Merz is paying an official visit to China from Wednesday to Thursday, accompanied by senior executives from about 30 leading German companies in sectors of automotive chemicals, biopharmaceuticals, machinery manufacturing and the circular economy, underscoring Germany's strong commitment to deepening bilateral economic and trade relations.
On this occasion, China Global Television Network (CGTN) took to the streets of Berlin and made interviews with locals about their expectations to the chancellor's China visit and their hopes for future cooperation with China.
Falk, a local financial advisor, said that with the current economic pressures, a long-term partnership with China would open up new opportunities.
"I believe China will undoubtedly continue to display its sci-tech strength to the world, which is truly admirable. Now, Germany should explore every available avenue for long-term partnerships with other countries to stabilize its own economy," he said.
Hospitality professional Jan said that cooperation between the two countries will bring more opportunities, especially in AI.
"I trust more in cooperation, because Germany is known for excellence in technology and engineering. And China's advances in AI would be very crucial for our technological innovation. I believe [this visit] will be beneficial for Germany," he said.
Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a two-day visit to China, his first since taking office last May.
Germans hope Merz's China visit brings new opportunities
