President Jiang Zemin said that he had very good talks with President Rau and Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder on that day, and was impressed by Germany's active attitude towards promoting relations with China. We welcome more members of the Democratic Socialist Party to China. Both sides should further explore the possibility of cooperation to push bilateral ties to a new high.

Zimmer said that he was invited to China last year and greatly impressed by China's exploration of a socialist road with Chinese characteristics. He expressed the sincere hope that China will score constant success.