China, Germany pledge to further boost ties

Maas said the German side attaches great importance to developing ties with China, appreciates China's policy of further opening up, and stands ready to deepen bilateral practical cooperation and jointly safeguard the global multilateral system.

Yang Jiechi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, also met with Maas on Monday.