China's first lady visits Port of Hamburg

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Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, visited the Port of Hamburg Friday with spouses of other heads of state and government attending the Group of 20 summit.

Peng was briefed on the history and the general situation of the port while touring the harbor with others.

The guide particularly introduced a Chinese container ship which was anchoring at a container quay to all the guests on board.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan arrive at the airport in Hamburg, Germany, July 6, 2017. /Xinhua Photo

Peng said that Hamburg, with its time-honored ties with China, has become a bridge linking Chinese and European business circles.

The Belt and Road Initiative provides new opportunities for enhancing cooperation between China and Hamburg, she added.

The Port of Hamburg is the biggest port in Germany and the second biggest container port in Europe, with almost one third of containers coming from China.

(Source: Xinhua)

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