Friendship behind the economic 'dream team'

Editor's note:

Premier Li Keqiang starts his visit to Germany on May 31. During the visit he will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. In a phone call with Merkel earlier this year, Li called for the two countries to play a leading role in ensuring international markets don't become unsettled. Germany is China's largest trading partner in the European Union and the two leaders are well known for their comprehensive talks on economic and trade issues, in formal meetings and on the sidelines of negotiations. Here's a look back at their meetings on trade, goods and services.

Premier Li in Germany

October 2014

Premier Li Keqiang gives a Luban Lock, a Chinese puzzle, to German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the China-Germany Economic and Technological Forum during his visit to Berlin on Oct 10, 2014. [Photo/Xinhua]

Premier Li said the two countries can cooperate to solve global challenges just like unlocking the Luban Lock is a process of solving problems.