Sino-German firms team up for closer ties

A non-governmental body set up by Chinese and German entrepreneurs is trying to forge closer business and cultural ties between the two nations.

The Dusseldorf China Center (DCC) was set up in 2005 in Dusseldorf, Germany to promote Sino-German social, economic and cultural exchanges.

"Since it began operation, DCC has committed itself to strengthening friendship between the two countries," said Liu Ying, chief representative officer of DCC.