China-Germany ink helicopter, car plant deals

Chinese and German companies have reportedly agreed on deals which include buying helicopters from Germany and setting up a new car manufacturing base in China.

China has signed a deal with German airline Lufthansa, while Germany wants to establish manufacturing base for FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co. Ltd, Xinhua reports.

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and German Chancellor Angela Merkel sign ed several contracts after their official talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

They also decided to build an “ecopark” in Qingdao that will showcase energy-efficient buildings, the report added. (ANI)