China, Germany Deepen Cultural Exchanges

During German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s state visit to China, Peng Liyuan met with his wife, Elke Budenbender, for a tea reception in Beijing. The two praised China-Germany people-to-people ties and expressed support for deeper cooperation and friendship, particularly through education and culture. The exchange reflects wider cultural links, including language programs and visits by German students and a youth chorus to China.