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China and Ireland seek stronger ties during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit

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By SYLVIA HUI
Associated Press

Ireland’s prime minister has extended a warm welcome to Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says his country wants a “strong and constructive relationship” with China despite not agreeing on some issues. Both Varadkar and Li struck an upbeat note after a bilateral meeting. Ireland was the third European country Li has visited since he was appointed as China’s top economic official last March. China is Ireland’s fourth largest trade partner and fifth largest export market.

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