国内英语资讯:China, Germany agree to speed up talks on China-EU investment agreement, enrich bilateral ti_时事

国内英语资讯:China, Germany agree to speed up talks on China-EU investment agreement, enrich bilateral ti

So far, 147 parties representing more than 82 percent of greenhouse gas emissions have ratified the agreement.

As for the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Merkel said that the EU need to fulfill its obligations under Article 15 of the Protocol on China's Accession to the WTO.

The EU supports the WTO obligations and is committed to seeking solutions in line with the rules, Merkel said, adding that the solutions should offer equal treatments to all countries and treat Chinese enterprises in a non-discriminatory way.

Li praised Germany's support for the EU's implementation of the obligations under Article 15 and hopes that all sides abide by the norms of international relations as well as the global consensus including the WTO rules.

He urged the 28-nation bloc to fulfill the obligations under Article 15 of China's accession to the WTO and comply with the organization's rules when making new regulations that targets unfair trade practice.

For her part, Merkel said China is becoming an increasingly important partner to Germany since the two countries established diplomatic ties 45 years ago, with closer communications in politics, economy and trade as well as people-to-people exchanges. Bilateral cooperation in various industries such as aviation, automobile, recycling economy, scientific research and intelligent manufacturing are also continuously strengthened, Merkel said.

In face of increasing uncertainties in the world, Germany and China have the responsibility to enhance strategic partnership and enrich bilateral cooperation, Merkel noted.