Chinese Premier Li Qiang's Visit to Ireland Strengthens Economic and EU Relations
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived at Dublin Airport on the largest passenger plane ever to land there, greeted by Irish Minister Eamon Ryan for talks with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar. Ryan, leader of the Green Party, has faced criticism from Irish dairy farmers over a proposal to cull 200,000 cows to meet EU climate goals. Li's visit marks the first by a senior Chinese leader since 2015, focusing on trade and potential resumption of Irish beef exports to China.
