BEIJING (Reuters) - China has a stake in helping euro zone countries get through their debt crisis, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in comments published on Sunday, pointing to Europe's importance as a market and hinting at more possible support for beleaguered exporters.
Wen's remarks, reported by the official Xinhua news agency, built on comments he made during German Chancellor Angela Merkel's
recent visit to China, when he said Beijing was considering increasing
its participation in rescue funds to address the European debt crisis.
This time, Wen urged skeptical Chinese citizens to understand that supporting Europe was in their own benefit
"Now Europe is facing a debt crisis and we must consider relations with Europe
strategically to protect our national interests," Wen said while
visiting the export-dependent southern Chinese province of Guangdong on
Saturday, said Xinhua.
Wen's remarks, reported by the official Xinhua news agency, built on comments he made during German Chancellor Angela Merkel's
recent visit to China, when he said Beijing was considering increasing
its participation in rescue funds to address the European debt crisis.
This time, Wen urged skeptical Chinese citizens to understand that supporting Europe was in their own benefit
"Now Europe is facing a debt crisis and we must consider relations with Europe
strategically to protect our national interests," Wen said while
visiting the export-dependent southern Chinese province of Guangdong on
Saturday, said Xinhua.