US EditionMerz Urges Xi to Back Western Efforts for Ukraine Truce
- On Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz contacted Chinese leader Xi Jinping to seek backing for a ceasefire in Ukraine and to address challenging economic relations.
- The talks occurred amid growing political differences between Beijing and Berlin and Germany's policy of de-risking to reduce economic dependence on China.
- Both leaders emphasized their readiness to cooperate despite thorny issues, with Xi calling for stable, predictable ties and Merz highlighting fair competition and EU ceasefire efforts.
- Chinese-German trade reached around 246 billion euros last year, while Berlin blocked several Chinese acquisitions citing national security, reflecting tensions despite strong business ties.
- The call suggests ongoing diplomatic balancing as Germany seeks to maintain cooperation with China while encouraging support for Ukraine peace attempts and managing economic rivalry.
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