According to @CCTV International News, on October 29th, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited Peking University and engaged with teachers and students at the Qiu Deba Gymnasium. Partnering with Liu Wei, a professor from the Physical Education Teaching and Research Department of Peking University and a world champion in table tennis, he played a table tennis 'duel' against Peking University President Gao Song and German table tennis legend Jürgen Böhme.
According to China News Network, in the afternoon of that day, Steinmeier was awarded an honorary professor position at Peking University and gave a speech. According to reports from CCTV, Steinmeier praised China's development during his speech, stating that he did not want to sever ties with China. He said, "We hope that trade will continue to progress in a way that benefits both sides."
Previously, on the early morning of October 27th, President Steinmeier arrived at Hefei Xinqiao International Airport by plane, kicking off his visit to China.
According to CCTV reports, Steinmeier learned about China's concept of sustainable urban development at Luo Gang Park in Hefei. He visited the intelligent electric vehicles research and development center of German car manufacturer Volkswagen in China to experience its local research and development efforts. Steinmeier witnessed the results of Sino-German cooperation firsthand and also visited Huangshan City on the 28th.
