A delegation from Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke) visited China in late July, headed by co-chairman of the party Martin Schirdewan.
In an important round of engagements on July 22, the delegation met with Li Hongzhong, Vice Chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.
Li said that China is ready to work with Germany to take the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the all-round strategic partnership between the two countries as an opportunity to strengthen exchanges between political parties and legislatures, promote mutually beneficial cooperation and push forward China-Germany and China-EU relations.
In his meeting with the German delegation, Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), said that in April this year, President Xi Jinping had in-depth exchanges with visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, charting the course for the future development of bilateral relations. The Chinese side is willing to strengthen communication and dialogue with the German side, promote practical cooperation in various fields, and push China-Germany relations for steady and sustained development. Liu also briefed on the just concluded third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.
Schirdewan thanked the Chinese side for inviting the delegation of Germany’s Left Party to visit China. He said he gained a better understanding of China’s economic and social development, especially the Chinese modernisation, through this visit, and congratulated the Chinese side on its great achievements in poverty alleviation. The Left Party paid close attention to the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. It appreciated the CPC’s determination, showcased at the plenary session, to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor and achieve common prosperity. The Left Party is willing to strengthen exchanges with the CPC and promote the development of Germany-China and EU-China relations.
The delegation also held additional talks with IDCPC Assistant Minister Ma Hui, who said that the CPC attaches importance to its traditional friendly relations with Germany’s Left Party and is willing to, together with the Left Party, strengthen personnel and concept exchanges, promote mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Germany, jointly oppose bloc confrontation and Cold War mentality, and work together to meet global challenges.
The following articles were originally published by the Xinhua News Agency and on the website of the IDCPC.
Senior Chinese legislator meets co-chairman of German Left Party
BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) — Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, met with co-chairman of the German Left Party Martin Schirdewan in Beijing on Monday.
Li, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said that China is ready to work with Germany to take the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the all-round strategic partnership between the two countries as an opportunity to strengthen exchanges between political parties and legislatures, promote mutually beneficial cooperation and push forward China-Germany and China-EU relations.
Li also provided relevant information on the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.
Schirdewan said that the Left Party is willing to strengthen exchanges of experience in governance with the CPC and promote the development of Germany-China and EU-China relations.
Liu Jianchao Meets with a Delegation of Germany’s Left Party
Beijing, July 22 (IDCPC) —Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), met here today with a delegation led by Martin Schirdewan, Co-Chairman of Germany’s Left Party.
Liu said, over the past year, China-Germany relations have maintained good development momentum. In April this year, President Xi Jinping had in-depth exchanges with visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, charting the course for the future development of bilateral relations. The Chinese side is willing to strengthen communication and dialogue with the German side, promote practical cooperation in various fields, and push China-Germany relations for steady and sustained development. The Chinese side supports European integration and the strategic autonomy of the European Union (EU). It is hoped that the German side will play an important role in the EU, promote the healthy and stable development of China-EU relations, and realize mutual benefit and win-win results. The CPC is willing to strengthen exchanges and dialogue with all German political parties, including the Left Party, enhance understanding and mutual trust, and contribute to the healthy development of China-Germany and China-EU relations.
Liu said, the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee successfully concluded the other day. The Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization adopted at the plenary session shows the world China’s firm determination to follow the path of reform and opening up, and maintain certainty and continuity in its opening-up policy, ensuring reform and development offer greater benefits to all the people in a fair way. The Chinese side is willing to share the major opportunities of the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee with the German side, and work together to create greater well-being for the people of the two countries and the world.
Schirdewan thanked the Chinese side for inviting the delegation of Germany’s Left Party to visit China. He said he gained a better understanding of China’s economic and social development, especially the Chinese modernization, through this visit, and congratulated the Chinese side on its great achievements in poverty alleviation. The Left Party paid close attention to the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. The German side appreciated the CPC’s determination showcased at the plenary session to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor and achieve common prosperity. According to the plenary session, the Chinese side is committed to promoting high-level opening up, which is good news for Germany and the world. Maintaining good economic relations between Germany and China and between Europe and China is of great significance to both sides and the world. The Left Party is willing to strengthen exchanges with the CPC and promote the development of Germany-China and EU-China relations.
The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues such as the Ukraine crisis.
Ma Hui, Assistant-minister of the IDCPC, was present.
Ma Hui Holds Talks with a Delegation of Germany’s Left Party
Beijing, July 22 (IDCPC) —Ma Hui, Assistant-minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, held talks here today on the morning with a delegation led by Martin Schirdewan, Co-Chairman of Germany’s Left Party.
Ma said, the CPC attaches importance to its traditional friendly relations with Germany’s Left Party and is willing to, together with the Left Party, strengthen personnel and concept exchanges, promote mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Germany, jointly oppose bloc confrontation and Cold War mentality, and work together to meet global challenges.
Schirdewan said, Germany and China face many common challenges and should therefore strengthen dialogue and win-win cooperation. Germany’s Left Party is willing to further strengthen exchanges and mutual learning with the CPC and contribute to the healthy and stable development of Germany-China relations.
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