Wen's visit highlights strategic ties

Premier's sixth trip to Germany shows confidence in eurozone

Premier Wen Jiabao started his sixth trip to Germany on Sunday, a visit that will enhance the strategic partnership with Europe's largest economy and reaffirm China's contribution to measures tackling the EU debt crisis.

The topic was expected to come up as German Chancellor Angela Merkel accompanied Wen to the Hannover Messe, a major technology fair, on Sunday, and to a China-Germany business summit and a tour of Volkswagen headquarters on Monday.