France, Germany play safe during China Premier Li's European trip - Nikkei Asia

France, Germany play safe during China Premier Li's European trip - Nikkei Asia HAMBURG, Germany -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang avoided public clashes on a high-profile visit to Germany and France this week, in what analysts see as a sign of the European nations' reluctance to alienate Beijing. Li's closely watched first overseas trip since becoming his country's No. 2 leader in March is viewed as highlighting German fears about exposure to the Chinese economy and France's will to cooperate with Beijing where possible.