Li, the Culture and Media representative of the Chinese Politbureau, was also due to meet German President Horst Koehler during his trip to Berlin.<\/p>\n
Beijing’s attempts to prevent internet users from accessing websites deemed politically sensitive have been dubbed the “Great Firewall” of China.<\/p>\n
Westerwelle also asked for Germany’s international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle, to be made freely accessible in China, in the same way that Chinese state television, CCTV, was available in Germany.<\/p>\n
The leaders addressed Iran’s controversial nuclear programme, which has been the subject of discussion amongst heads of state and government at a nuclear security summit in Washington, US.<\/p>\n
Westerwelle stressed Iran’s right to use nuclear power for peaceful purposes, but insisted it was unacceptable for Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons, according to a statement issued by his ministry.<\/p>\n
The foreign minister said the international community could not stand idly by if Iran continued in its refusal to cooperate.<\/p>\n