Sino-German benefits

China and Germany, each the biggesteconomy in their respective region, draw global attention every time high-ranking officials from both meet to forge new cooperative ties and discuss world economics and politics.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's current visit to China, from its very beginning, has not failed to impress those who have been watching it with interest.

During her first day in Beijing on Thursday, Merkel and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao witnessed the signing of more than 10 bilateral cooperative documents concerning topics such as aviation, automobiles, communications, energy, the environment, health and maritime cooperation. Also included was a deal to procure 50 Airbus planes worth $3.5 billion.