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2006-05-25 | Shanghai

Shanghai Visit of German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel with Economics Minister Glos and Business Leaders, 23rd May

The Chancellor addressed the local German Business Community about issues listed on the "Business Petita" outlining the current difficulties German companies face doing business in China. The General Manager of the Chamber in Shanghai visited the event to talk to the visiting delegation comprising of captains of industry lead by Dr. von Pierer (Siemens) and other important political and industry association representatives. Dr. Merkel briefed the audience about her meetings in Beijing and answered critical questions about non-tariff barriers imposed on technical companies operating in the region. She referred to the need for a better Pan-European cooperation outlining the stronger involvement of the EU Commission in Brussels and its representatives in China. Minister Glos invited the business community for a separate meeting at the German Centre to use the open platform for bilateral information exchange aimed at better understanding the pertinent issues. Local government officials were also invited to attend.