Google Community | Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is wrapping up his visit to Germany and says China wants to work with the European Union to build up trust and cooperation. China and Germany have pledged to strengthen extensive economic cooperation as the two sides signed 17 deals on manufacturing, investment, agriculture and energy saving.
The Chinese Premier says the visit to Germany shows the new Chinese leadership highly values its relation with the European Union. He says the common interests between China and Europe are far greater than the differences. That comment comes as Li Keqiang once again reiterated China's opposition to the EU's pursuit of anti-dumping cases them.
"We decisively disapprove of this decision. This decision will not only endanger jobs in China and the development of the affected sectors, it will also endanger the European sector in that area."
Meng Hong, an expert on German studies with China Renmin University, says consultation is the best way-out.
"Actually, not only Germany but also other European companies in related industries are protesting against double tariffs imposed on solar products made in China. If sanctions are put on Chinese solar companies, development of certain industries in Europe might be affected. All of us are hoping to find an appropriate way out through compromise and consultation rather than intensifying the problem."
Earlier, Germany officially told the European Commission it did not back the imposition of import duties averaging at around 47 percent on Chinese solar panels. The Chinese Premier says they want to work with European countries to promote cooperation.
An example of that's perhaps the free trade agreement signed during Li Keqiang's visit to Switzerland, making them the first European country to do so.
Feng Zhongping, the director of the European Studies with China Institute of Contemporary International Relations, says the deal serves as a model for the cooperation with the rest of Europe.
"The free trade agreement will boost bilateral trade and investment, especially the cooperation in financial field. China is Switzerland's largest economic partner in Asia, and the FTA will cut down restrictions on trade including tariff, so the deal is a key move. "
Germany now, is the Premier's last leg of his first ever overseas tour since taking office.
Along with Switzerland, it also included visits to India and Pakistan.
As far as Europe is concerned, the Chinese Premier says they want to see a strong Europe and that China's development will only present more opportunities to not just European but the global economy.
The Chinese Premier says the visit to Germany shows the new Chinese leadership highly values its relation with the European Union. He says the common interests between China and Europe are far greater than the differences. That comment comes as Li Keqiang once again reiterated China's opposition to the EU's pursuit of anti-dumping cases them.
"We decisively disapprove of this decision. This decision will not only endanger jobs in China and the development of the affected sectors, it will also endanger the European sector in that area."
Meng Hong, an expert on German studies with China Renmin University, says consultation is the best way-out.
"Actually, not only Germany but also other European companies in related industries are protesting against double tariffs imposed on solar products made in China. If sanctions are put on Chinese solar companies, development of certain industries in Europe might be affected. All of us are hoping to find an appropriate way out through compromise and consultation rather than intensifying the problem."
Earlier, Germany officially told the European Commission it did not back the imposition of import duties averaging at around 47 percent on Chinese solar panels. The Chinese Premier says they want to work with European countries to promote cooperation.
An example of that's perhaps the free trade agreement signed during Li Keqiang's visit to Switzerland, making them the first European country to do so.
Feng Zhongping, the director of the European Studies with China Institute of Contemporary International Relations, says the deal serves as a model for the cooperation with the rest of Europe.
"The free trade agreement will boost bilateral trade and investment, especially the cooperation in financial field. China is Switzerland's largest economic partner in Asia, and the FTA will cut down restrictions on trade including tariff, so the deal is a key move. "
Germany now, is the Premier's last leg of his first ever overseas tour since taking office.
Along with Switzerland, it also included visits to India and Pakistan.
As far as Europe is concerned, the Chinese Premier says they want to see a strong Europe and that China's development will only present more opportunities to not just European but the global economy.
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