Zheng Chunrong, director of the Institute of German Studies at Tongji University in Shanghai, said von der Leyen's visit can send a positive signal to the European Union that China is willing to work with its member nations to jointly improve capabilities in tackling global issues, such as cybersecurity threats and maritime piracy.
Zhang's boyfriend in China, Hou Xiaolin, is collecting information and disseminating it on as many platforms as he can, hoping to raise awareness of his girlfriend's plight.
Zhang said she joined a group consisting of 100 seniors who go to the tropical island for a warm winter stay, where the average temperature remains above 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) in December.
Zhaoqing mayor Chen Xudong said the city had laid the foundation for the development of the city's auto parts, electronics and food processing industries.
Zhang said such scrutiny rendered investors more mature and rational, contributing to the upgrading structure in ODI.
Zhao, also head of the leading group of CPC inspection campaign, called for solid disciplinary inspection while implementing the spirit of the 19th CPC National Congress.
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Zhi was honored for her contributions to society with China Central Television's 2016 Touching China Award in February 2017. An excellent Party member and a national model teacher, Zhi was elected as a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress.
Zheng Hao, 23, a postgraduate student in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, said he had no special plans for Christmas this year. "It's just another day. I don't really have any special feelings for such festivals, especially when there is no short break from the university."
Zheng Pengfei, general manager of Shunmei Group, which manufactures and exports craftworks in Dehua, a county overseen by Quanzhou, said exports have been rising, despite the weak global economy. Last year, the group's export volume reached million.
Zhao enjoyed his time there and the chance to meet new friends and experience a different culture.