Beijing is considering easing its proposed quotas after the
automotive industry pushed back over the scale and pace of the
plans.
Germany has said it supports China's plan to put more electric
cars on its roads as long as the drive is not discriminatory
against foreign carmakers.
Gabriel said more clarity on the issue will be sought in the
coming weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Germany
to take part in the July 7-8 G20 leaders' summit in Hamburg.
(Reporting by Andreas Rinke; Writing by Joseph Nasr in Berlin;
Editing by Paul Carrel)
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