On April 27, 2010, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi met in the foreign ministry with Governor of Bavaria and Chairman of the Christian Social Union of Germany Horst Seehofer. Yang spoke highly of China-Germany relations and China's friendly cooperation with Bavaria. He expressed hope that the two sides share mutual respect, increase mutual understanding and expand mutually beneficial cooperation. Seehofer said that Bavaria enjoys a long history of friendship with China and former governor Strauss once met with Chairman Mao Zedong during his visit to China in 1975. Bavaria will carry forward the tradition and continue to expand cooperation with China in all fields.

At request, Yang briefly introduced China's economic and social development. Both sides also exchanged views on the international financial crisis and other issues.

Seehofer's delegation was invited by the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs. In addition to Beijing, they will go to Qingdao to attend the China Qingdao International Forum on New Energy.