On a trip to Beijing, the German chancellor said he aimed to reduce his country’s ballooning trade deficit with China.

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 ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for partnership and dialogue with China on a visit to Beijing aimed at resetting ...

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

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, ahead of his inaugural visit to China, underscored the importance of maintaining a stable ...

Germany is worried about a “China shock” as Chinese companies outcompete German firms in high-end sectors. Its chancellor went to Beijing to rein in an alarming trade imbalance.

Friedrich Merz said he saw a "great opportunity" for the industrial exporters, while Xi Jinping called for "enhanced strategic cooperation." China has been courting Western leaders amid Trump's trade ...

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

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks at the airport on February 24, 2026 before setting off his inaugural trip to China ...

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