German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in principle upbeat to awarding the market economy status to China, although it is subject to the EU Commission to give such a recognition.

Merkel made the remarks while visiting the eastern Chinese city of Hefei.

Previously, China sealed a $17 billion contract to purchase 130 aircraft from Airbus, which was unveiled following a meeting between Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

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