# Steinmeier’s China visit to deepen bilateral ties through shared interests

https://mins.news/en/item/116743

- CGTN, 2026-10-26 13:38 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-26/Steinmeier-s-China-visit-to-deepen-bilateral-ties-on-shared-interests-1RySz6FZXDW/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is due to begin a six-day state visit to China on Tuesday, with stops in Anhui and Beijing for talks and a meeting with students. China’s Foreign Ministry said the visit is intended to build mutual trust, deepen cooperation and pursue joint innovation. The report also points to strong trade ties and German companies’ investment plans in China.

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