Germany and China agree over pork exports

The German Agriculture Ministry announced on Monday that officials have signed an agreement enabling the export of German pork to China.

The deal comes at a time when relations between both nations have cooled somewhat since China had protested against the Dalai Lama's visit to Berlin last September.

Agriculture secretary, Dr Gerd Müller, who signed the agreement, stated that he is "optimistic that breakthrough in relations will be achieved next year. Perhaps visitors at the Olympics next year will be eating German sausage".