Complementarity far outweighs competition in innovation cooperation between China and Germany, Chinese Vice Premier said here on Friday.

Liu Yandong made the remarks when addressing a forum held at Germany's Free University of Berlin, which focuses on cooperation in higher education, technology and innovation between both countries.

The increasingly closer cooperation between China and Germany in education and technology has bolstered economic development in both countries, and there is huge space for future cooperation in innovation, Liu said.

She suggested both sides to further carry out dialogues on innovation policies, enhance practical cooperation, and promote cultural and educational exchanges.

Practical cooperation covers areas of advanced manufacturing, new energy resources, semiconductor lighting, new energy automobile, rail transit, biotechnology, next generation information technology, internet of things, etc., according to Liu.

Liu also called on institutions of higher education and scientific research from both countries to join hands to counter global challenges of climate change, critical illnesses, food safety, energy conservation and environmental protection.