
German Chancellor Merz's Visit to China Yields Limited Results for German Industry
German Chancellor Merz met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, but reports suggest he struggled to secure significant agreements on critical issues for German industry.

German Chancellor Merz to Meet Trump at White House
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is scheduled to meet with former US President Donald Trump at the White House next Tuesday for talks in the Oval Office.

China's Xi Jinping Courting Europe, German Chancellor Merz Visits
A video analysis suggests that Chinese President Xi Jinping's words reveal a strategy to court Europe, following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's recent visit to Beijing and anticipating a visit from Donald Trump.

Politicsbloombergder-standard2d ago2 sources German Chancellor Merz Visits Beijing, Discusses Airbus Deal
German Chancellor Merz is on an inaugural visit to Beijing, where China plans to purchase 120 Airbus aircraft. His visit continues with a stop at Siemens.

German Chancellor Merz Sees Great Potential for Relations with China
After meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the 'great opportunities' for developing mutual relations between Germany and China.
President Xi meets German Chancellor Merz in Beijing
President Xi Jinping held a meeting with German Chancellor Merz in Beijing.

German Chancellor Scrutinizes Arms Procurement Amid Spending Concerns
German Chancellor Merz is intensifying scrutiny of arms procurement, engaging in a debate over funding conventional weapons from established manufacturers versus defense start-ups.

German Chancellor Merz Addresses Economic Rivalry with China
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is working to protect German industry from economic challenges posed by intense rivalry with China, with discussions underway to implement new trade barriers against unfair practices.

German Chancellor Merz to Address 'Unpleasant Topics' in Beijing
German Chancellor Merz is set to visit China, where he will address 'unpleasant topics', acknowledging that the Asian power has shifted from a core of German success to a major competitor.
German Chancellor Merz to Visit China
German Chancellor Merz is set to become the latest European leader to visit China, as reported by Global Times.

German Chancellor Merz to Take Tougher Trade Stance with China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to arrive in Beijing with a significantly tougher trade stance compared to his predecessors, signaling a shift in Germany's approach to economic relations with China.

German Chancellor Merz Visits China Amid US Tensions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to visit China shortly after the Lunar New Year, making him the latest European leader to do so amid ongoing tensions with the US.

German Chancellor Merz to Meet Trump, Seek Equal Dialogue
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to visit former U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming for a more assertive stance, particularly regarding the dispute over American tariffs.

German Chancellor Merz's Business Trip to China Addresses Trade Deficit and Overcapacity
Despite a cordial outcome, German Chancellor Merz's business trip to China highlighted ongoing concerns about a massive trade deficit and Chinese overcapacity, which remain key issues for Germany's largest trading partner.

Chancellor Merz visits Forbidden City and Tech Metropolis
Chancellor Merz visits the tech metropolis Hangzhou on the last day of his trip to China.

Worldorfiefimerida3d ago2 sources Chancellor Merz Praises Sino-German Cooperation During China Visit
Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised the dynamic for better cooperation between Germany and China during his first day in Beijing, expressing hope for new progress to Chinese President Xi Jinping.

German Chancellor Merz seeks China reset during Beijing trip
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began a visit to China Wednesday aimed at resetting relations between the world’s second- and third-largest economies by urging Chinese firms to in...

Politicsaktuality-skiefimerida3d ago2 sources German Chancellor Merz Calls for Fair Cooperation in China
During his visit to China, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the need for fair cooperation and strengthening economic ties at the European level, while Beijing called for the protection of global trade.
German Chancellor Merz sends Chinese New Year greetings, thanks China for hosting his visit on this special date ahead of his two-day trip - Global Times
German Chancellor Merz sends Chinese New Year greetings, thanks China for hosting his visit on this special date ahead of his two-day trip Global Times
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Holds Phone Talks with German Chancellor Merz
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi spoke with German Chancellor Merz by phone, discussing regional affairs including East Asia and potentially China, ahead of Chancellor Merz's visit to China.
German Chancellor Merz to visit China with economic focus
German Chancellor Merz is scheduled to head to China, with the visit primarily focused on economic matters.

German Chancellor Merz Prepares for First China Trip Amid Calls for Hard Line
German Chancellor Merz is preparing for his inaugural trip to China, facing pressure from coalition politicians to maintain a firm stance, with one party colleague advocating for an even tougher approach.

Germany's CDU Re-elects Chancellor Merz as Party Leader
Chancellor Merz has been re-elected as the leader of Germany's CDU party, with his international efforts receiving more praise than his domestic policies.

German Chancellor Merz Faces Mixed Support Amid International Splash and Domestic Challenges
German Chancellor Merz is looking to shore up support within the CDU as his international efforts make a splash, but his domestic scorecard remains mixed.

German Chancellor Merz Visits Beijing, Discusses Cooperation
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Beijing, where he met with Xi Jinping to emphasize the strategic partnership and the need for open communication channels between Germany and China, pursuing a 'fact-oriented' policy towards China.
German Chancellor Merz Pressures Xi on Ukraine
German Chancellor Merz has reportedly pressured Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding the situation in Ukraine.

Germany news: Bundestag passes major drone deal
German politicians approved, with some changes, a massive drone deal, despite concerns about US billionaire Peter Thiel's involvement. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz has arrived in China. DW has the latest.

German Chancellor Merz seeks to expand relations with China while reducing dependence
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to reduce Germany's dependence on China while simultaneously expanding economic and diplomatic ties with the world's second-largest economy, announcing intensive dialogue during his visit to Beijing.

Xi Jinping Meets German Chancellor Merz to Strengthen China-Germany Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, calling for increased communication and trust to advance China-Germany relations amidst global uncertainties.

Politicsyle-uutisetnosruv+2fazhk-free-press3d ago5 sources German politician Merz visits China to deepen economic cooperation
Friedrich Merz, a leading German politician, is in China to discuss and deepen economic cooperation, with a meeting scheduled with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Calling Chancellor Merz 'Pinocchio' is Free Speech, German Prosecutors Rule
German prosecutors have ruled that using the term 'Pinocchio' to describe Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not exceed the limits of freedom of expression, following a controversy over online comments.

German Chancellor Merz Calls for Collective Defense Against Russian Barbarism
On the anniversary of the Russian invasion, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for European unity and aid to Ukraine, asserting that only through collective strength can the war end and European values be protected.

German Chancellor Merz Condemns Putin's 'Bottom of Barbarism'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has reached 'the very bottom of barbarism'.

German CDU Party Congress: Chancellor Merz Adopts Conciliatory Tone
At the CDU party congress, Chancellor Merz presented a conciliatory demeanor, particularly towards the SPD, with his rhetoric sometimes echoing that of his predecessor.

Germany's Childcare Shortage Forces Parents into Part-Time Work
A report from Germany highlights how unreliable childcare services are forcing many parents, particularly mothers, to work part-time, hindering Chancellor Merz's call for increased labor participation.

German Chancellor Merz Prepares for High-Stakes Visit to China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing for a high-stakes visit to Beijing, facing a new reality in China-Germany relations.