Despite differences, China’s Xi and Germany’s Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times

China and Germany have pledged to deepen ties despite differences over Russia’s war in Ukraine. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on ...

Merz’s China tightrope: warm words, but hard questions for Beijing

German chancellor strikes diplomatic tone in Beijing meetings while pushing his hosts on subsidies, currency devaluation and Russia.

German chancellor warns of trade imbalance with China during first Beijing trip

During his first official visit to Beijing, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that a yawning trade imbalance between ...

Germany’s Leader Heads to China and Walks a Tightrope Between Xi and Trump

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip will test his ability to address tensions between the countries, at a time of strain between ...

Merz Will Struggle to Defy Economic Gravity on First China Trip

During his campaign, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signaled a radical change from previous leaders’ cheerleading for trade ...

Germany and China: Big challenges, new opportunities

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is traveling to China for a belated inaugural visit. A lot is at stake as Germany is in search of ...
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Friedrich Merz heads to China for high stakes talks in an effort to reset strained trade relations

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is scheduled to visit China from February 24 to 27, 2026. This marks his first official trip ...