German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to Beijing with a business delegation amid efforts to repair EU-China relations.
First Beijing Visit Since Taking Office
Friedrich Merz is embarking on his first trip to Beijing since becoming Chancellor of Germany. He is accompanied by a delegation of German business.
This is another in a series of European leaders’ visits to China, interpreted as an attempt to repair relations with China.
Merz’s Pragmatic Approach to China
Chancellor Merz approaches China without illusions. The key question remains whether his visit will result in a meaningful diplomatic reset despite this realistic stance.
