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China, Ireland pledge to deepen trade ties as Beijing backs services, green cooperation

( January 8, 2026, 07:21 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s premier Li Qiang met Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin in Beijing on Tuesday, pledging to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties. Li said China wants to expand and upgrade two-way trade, with a focus on services including aircraft leasing, insurance, healthcare and medical services. He also called for closer cooperation in green energy, the digital economy, artificial intelligence, information technology and life sciences. Martin, who said Ireland was committed to strengthening its strategic partnership with China, welcomed more Chinese companies to invest in Ireland and said Dublin would play a constructive role in promoting EU-China cooperation when it takes over the EU’s rotating presidency later this year.The statement follows:...

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