Germany’s Merz arrives in China for two-day visit with focus on trade

Chancellor says he wants to deepen trade relationship while making it fairer during visit that sees signing of several agreements.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has kicked off his inaugural visit to China with a focus on resetting trade relations and deepening cooperation.

Speaking in Beijing on Wednesday, Merz told Chinese Premier Li Qiang that Germany sought to build on the decades-old economic ties with China, while emphasising the need to ensure fair cooperation and open communication.

Germany’s Merz arrives in China for two-day visit with focus on trade

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