Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Soeder this week, sparking fresh momentum for innovation-focused collaboration between the regions. 🌍 The talks highlighted Bavaria’s role as a key economic partner for China in Germany, with both sides pledging to oppose 'decoupling' and deepen ties in high-growth sectors like electric vehicles (EVs), clean energy, and AI. 💡
Win-Win Tech Partnerships
Premier Li emphasized Bavaria’s 'unique role' in China-Germany relations, calling for expanded cooperation in biopharmaceuticals, smart manufacturing, and green tech. ⚡️ He also promised to streamline market access and address challenges like cross-border data flows for German businesses in China. 📈
Cultural Bridges and Fair Play
Beyond tech, the leaders agreed to boost cultural exchanges in education, sports, and youth programs. 🎭 Li stressed China’s commitment to a 'first-class business environment' for foreign companies, while urging Bavaria to ensure 'fair, just, and non-discriminatory' conditions for Chinese firms. 🤝
Soeder echoed the sentiment, calling China a 'partner' and affirming Bavaria’s opposition to economic fragmentation. 🛑 Collaborative projects in agriculture and sci-tech were also flagged as priority areas.
