Hello and welcome to World Today, I'm Ding Heng in Beijing.
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First up,
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger China-German ties during a meeting with German Chancellor Frederick Mert in Beijing.
The Chinese leader emphasized the need for strategic communication,
mutual trust and pragmatic policies to advance bilateral ties amid global turbulence.
Xi Jinping has also put forward three suggestions for the further development of bilateral ties,
saying the two countries should be reliable partners that support each other,
as well as innovative partners and cultural partners.
Mads noticed that German businesses attach great importance to the Chinese market and are seeking expanded cooperation for mutual benefit.
He said that amid global uncertainty and turbulence,
Germany and China share a common responsibility to address common challenges,
support free trade and oppose protectionism.
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joining us now on the line is Professor Cui Hongjian from the Academy of Regional and Global Governance Beijing Foreign Studies University.