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

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.

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.

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 Jinping held a meeting with German Chancellor Merz in Beijing.

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

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 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 is set to become the latest European leader to visit China, as reported by Global Times.

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 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 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.

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 the tech metropolis Hangzhou on the last day of his trip to China.

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 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...

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

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 is scheduled to head to China, with the visit primarily focused on economic matters.

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.

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 is looking to shore up support within the CDU as his international efforts make a splash, but his domestic scorecard remains mixed.

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 has reportedly pressured Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding the situation in Ukraine.

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 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.

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

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.

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 Friedrich Merz has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has reached 'the very bottom of barbarism'.

At the CDU party congress, Chancellor Merz presented a conciliatory demeanor, particularly towards the SPD, with his rhetoric sometimes echoing that of his predecessor.

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 Friedrich Merz is preparing for a high-stakes visit to Beijing, facing a new reality in China-Germany relations.