Germany 'key target' for Chinese IT firms

China and Germany will deepen cooperation in technology innovation, manufacturing and finance, Vice-Premier Ma Kai and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said during a meeting on Sunday.

As a part of the two countries' cooperation in innovation, the leaders attended the digital world's most important event, CeBIT's opening ceremony, in Hanover after their meeting.

During the ceremony, a videotaped speech by Premier Li Keqiang was played. He said that the two countries have strong cooperation potential in the digital industry and China is willing to work with Germany to further develop the innovation industry partnership.