German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited China on an official mission from October 27 to 31. On the afternoon of October 29, President Steinmeier visited Peking University, where he was awarded the title of Honorary Professor by Peking University and delivered a speech.
According to the Peking University News Network, Steinhart said that Peking University has always been one of China's most outstanding and prestigious universities, and also a beacon of cooperation between Germany and China. The partnership between Peking University and Berlin Free University has become one of the oldest and most fruitful university partnerships in both countries' history.
When discussing China's development, Steinmeier stated that since the reform and opening up, the speed and scale of China's economic rise have been unprecedented in world history. He expressed his deep respect for this. Today's China is not only one of the largest economies in the world but also one of the most innovative economies, leading in many future markets. He also called for enhanced global cooperation to maintain peace, promote trade, and address common challenges such as climate change and artificial intelligence.
