英语文摘:Chinese Premier, German Chancellor hold talks

BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and German Chancellor Angela Merkel started talks here Friday, focusing on economic and political issues.

Wen hosted a red-carpet welcome ceremony for Merkel, who is on her fourth China tour since taking office, before the meeting at the Great Hall of the People.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) hosts a red-carpet welcome ceremony for visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Beijing, China, July 16, 2010.