Merz says Germany, China must overcome trade gaps 'together'

Analysis: Germany Returns to Pragmatism on China, Even as Derisking Looms

Analysis: Germany Returns to Pragmatism on China, Even as Derisking Looms - Analysts say Chancellor Merz is steering Germany back to ‘Merkel-style’ pragmatism with China, prioritizing stability and trade despite ongoing disputes over subsidies and tariffs

Merz says Germany, China must overcome trade gaps 'together'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ended his two-day visit to China on Thursday in the tech hub of Hangzhou, identifying "challenges that we must overcome together" after meeting President Xi Jinping and announcing an Airbus deal.

‘China shock’ hits Germany as Merz joins Beijing pilgrimage

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced concerns about Chinese industrial overcapacity after meeting President Xi Jinping, as he seeks to rein in a trade deficit that has grown fourfold since 2020. “This dynamic is not healthy,” Merz told reporters in Beijing on Wednesday, according to Reuters. He also highlighted “risks” from the close connections between the two countries, including problems suffered by German manufacturers last year when Chin…

China, Germany agree to deepen partnership, win-win cooperation in Xi-Merz meeting

This is Merz's first trip to China since taking office. China and Germany are the world's second and third largest economies, and the bilateral relationship not only bears on the interests of both countries, but also has significant impact on Europe and the world.