[Xi Jinping Holds Talks with German President Steinmeier] On the afternoon of October 30, President Xi Jinping held talks with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who was on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping emphasized that China is firmly committed to high-level opening-up and continuously optimizing its business environment, welcoming companies from all countries, including Germany, to deepen their presence in China and share the benefits of its massive market. He hoped that Germany would uphold openness and inclusiveness, providing a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies operating in Germany, and further strengthening practical cooperation between China and Germany. China is willing to cooperate with Germany in areas such as artificial intelligence, green and low-carbon development, service trade, and the digital economy, jointly enhancing future competitiveness and adding dimension and momentum to China-Germany cooperation. The people of both China and Germany possess the excellent qualities of diligence, wisdom, and resilience, and both support China-Germany friendship. Both sides should support cultural, educational, and artistic exchanges, facilitate personnel exchanges, promote mutual understanding, and create a favorable atmosphere for jointly celebrating the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Germany next year.
