For more on the background to Angela Merkel's visit to China, we are joined in the studio now by current affairs commentator Victor Gao.

Q1: Victor, we know this is the ninth time that Angela Merkel has visited China since 2005. It's quite rare for a Western leader to make such frequent visits here. What makes this particular trip different? What more can be expected in terms of future cooperation?

Q2: Disagreements also exist between the two countries. The issue of China's market economic status has triggered a debate among European countries. Germany's stance on this issue will also be a focus of the negotiation of the two countries. What's your take on this matter?