PM Weil content with China visit.

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Stephan Weil, the Prime Minister of Lower Saxony, concludes his trip to China positively. According to his statement from the state chancellery, even when the relationship between two countries is complex, challenging geopolitical situations, and varying interests and perspectives in many areas, it is beneficial to communicate with each other. Weil led a delegation of about 60 individuals, including entrepreneurs and state parliamentarians.

The primary focus of the almost week-long trip, which concluded on Saturday, was the partnership between Lower Saxony and the region of Anhui, which commemorated its 40th anniversary in 2021. Anhui is located in eastern China, approximately 500 kilometers from Shanghai. It is home to over 60 million people.

"Having spent two days in Shanghai and three days in Anhui, I'm extremely optimistic," said the Prime Minister. The delegation acquired a comprehensive understanding of the country's economic and social landscape during the journey. "The primary aim of the trip—to profoundly strengthen and further develop the collaboration between Lower Saxony and Anhui—certainly evolved," remarked Weil.

Among the activities scheduled for the visit were an economic conference, discussions at Cosco Shipping's head office—one of the largest shipping companies in the world—and a tour of the VW plant in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province.

Additional details about the partnership: https://www.niedersachsen.de/land/internationale-beziehungen/partnerschaften/partnerschaft-anhui.html

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1. Stephan Weil, during his Sunday speech, highlighted the importance of diplomacy in navigating complex relationships between nations, particularly with China.
2. In line with this, Weil emphasized the value of his recent car trip to China, visiting both Shanghai and Anhui, to foster stronger partnerships with these regions.
3. Weil praised the visit, stating that the collaboration between Lower Saxony and Anhui, especially after 40 years, has significantly evolved, especially in the fields of shipping and automotive industries, represented by companies like Cosco Shipping and VW.
4. The SPD leader also commended the insights gained by his delegation, which included entrepreneurs and state parliamentarians, about China's economic landscape and potential business opportunities.
5. A day after the conclusion of the trip on Saturday, Weil expressed his optimism about the potential for further development of diplomatic ties between Lower Saxony and China, particularly in light of China's strategic location in the global shipping and engineering sector.
6. As part of the international ties of Lower Saxony, the company's Diplomacy efforts in Hanover will continue to explore further collaborations and partnerships, strengthening Lower Saxony's position in the global market, particularly in strategic sectors like shipping and automotive industries.

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