German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits China for the first time since taking office, marking a shift from his predecessors’ approach to Asia.
Merz’s Delayed China Visit
Friedrich Merz is making his first visit to China only ten months after taking office, a notable departure from his predecessors.
Contrast with Merkel and Scholz
Unlike Olaf Scholz and especially Angela Merkel, for whom China was a priority, Merz has taken a different approach in his foreign policy.
India: A Strategic Alternative
In January, Merz chose India as his first Asian destination, selecting a key rival of Beijing.
India is emerging as an increasingly important economic partner for Europe.