BEIJING, June 21 (Reuters) - China's state planner this week signed letters of intent in Berlin on cooperation with European corporate heavyweights in areas ranging from aviation and chemicals to automobiles, as the world's second-largest economy seek to lobby for stronger ties with Europe.
The Chinese state planner said it will work with the relevant companies to advance cooperation in areas including sustainable aviation fuel, low-carbon product production, and new-energy vehicles.
Li, who was on his first overseas visit since becoming premier in March, had warned against any economic decoupling from Beijing.
"Lack of cooperation is the biggest risk, and lack of development is the biggest insecurity," he said.
Reporting by Ethan Wang and Ryan Woo in Beijing, Twinnie Siu in Hong Kong; Editing by Jonathan OatisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons:
Premier Li Qiang, Li, Ethan Wang, Ryan Woo, Twinnie Siu, Jonathan Oatis
Organizations:
Airbus, BASF, Siemens, Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, China's National, Reform, Premier, European Union, Thomson
Locations:
BEIJING, Berlin, Europe, China, Germany, West, Beijing, Hong Kong