China and Europe should look at holding free trade talks, according to the country’s premier Li Keqiang who is meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.<br /><br /> Li also pointed out that China would be a huge market for Germany while his country can learn from German industry.<br /><br /> The two leaders signed a framework agreement for strategic cooperation between German carmaker Volkswagen and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. <br /><br /> ICBC is China’s largest lender, while VW is China’s top-selling car brand. <br /><br /> Li and Merkel also discussed the crisis in Syria. He said there must be a political solution. China has repeatedly opposed the use of force.<br /><br /> Li said China was seriously concerned about the refugee crisis in Germany and Europe but believes Europe has the ability to meet the challenge.
