High-tech, scientific cooperation encouraged

Germany has been urged to become "even more open and flexible" on joint high-tech and scientific research with China, which is expected to result in tremendous new economic and trade opportunities and boost the two countries' economic relations.

Chen Lesheng, executive director of the Beijing-based Sino-German Center for Research Promotion, made the proposal as Premier Li Keqiang visits Germany on the last leg of his four-country visit.

"If Germany decides to take a more open attitude during the premier's visit and further relaxes its control over high-tech cooperation, it will gain even more opportunities in China," said Chen.