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Gauck, to a state visit in China

Federal President Gauck will travel for the first Time officially in the people’s Republic. In addition to courteous words, it should also be about citizens ‘ rights. At least that is the Plan.

Gauck and Xi Jinping know from Berlin – now of the visit (archive image)

The state visit of Federal President Joachim Gauck in China lasts for five days. In Beijing, he wants to come with President Xi Jinping and other representatives of state and government to the talks.

Also criticism of a lack of protection of the environment is part of the Protocol

On the Agenda, the German-Chinese relations, as well as the social situation in the people’s Republic. It is not only polite chit-chat. Gauck wants during his visit, according to the Federal deficits for citizens, the office of the President, right, and in the protection of the environment appeal.

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In addition, the Federal President also meets with artists and Intellectuals, students and representatives of religious communities and non-governmental organizations. It is the first Time that Gauck travels to China. He is accompanied by his partner Daniela Schadt. The Plan also visits to the great wall, the forbidden city in Central Beijing, as well as the famous terracotta army.

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