Chinese President Xi Jinping told German officials that Berlin should pursue a "rational, pragmatic and friendly" policy towards Beijing.
The remarks were made during talks held at the Great Hall of the People between Xi Jinping and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife were in Beijing for the final leg of a five-day state visit to China.
During the trip, the German leaders visited the Volkswagen research and development centre in Hefei and hiked in Huangshan. The German president and his wife also visited the historic village of Hongcun. Peng Liyuan hosted Elke Buedenbender for a tea reception in Beijing on 30 October.
Peng Liyuan stated that cooperation between China and Germany in areas such as education and culture is rich and diverse. Peng Liyuan noted that Buedenbender has a long-standing dedication to protecting the rights and interests of women and children. Peng Liyuan accompanied Xi Jinping on a state visit to Washington in September.
Earlier in the year, Peng Liyuan accompanied Ngo Phuong Ly to the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing three months after January. In January, Peng Liyuan had tea with Kim Hea-kyung. Peng Liyuan also visited the Beijing Dance Academy in May with Tamara Vucic.
The German president and his wife visited China in 2018.
