Germany’s proposal to ease trade tensions with China has not gone down well in Beijing

The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has called for a new Plaza accord to address what he sees as China’s unfair trade ...

German Vice Chancellor Klingbeil vows 'more robust course' on China

German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil has announced a tougher stance towards China, saying on Thursday that Germany would ...
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Merz says Germany, China must overcome trade gaps 'together'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ended his two-day visit to China on Thursday in the tech hub of Hangzhou, identifying "challenges that we must overcome together" after meeting President Xi Jinping ...

Germany’s export-led economy faces mounting pressure from China - WSJ

Germany’s export-driven economy is facing mounting pressure from weaker global trade, rising protectionism, and growing competition from China, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, with ...

Germany’s Merz Seeks Currency Talks to Fix Undervalued Yuan

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for international talks about exchange rates as part of the European Union’s resolve to address its deepening trade deficit with China.
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Germany’s Merz visits China AI hub hoping for business deals

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits the Forbidden City in Beijing on February 26, 2026. – Copyright AFP Pedro Pardo German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accompanied ...

Under-Fire German Ruling Coalition Unveils Reform Package to Boost Economy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition unveiled a package of reforms ⁠on ⁠Thursday, including tax relief for ...
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Germany’s Merz to visit China next week

It will be Friedrich Merz’s first visit to China as German chancellor – Copyright AFP THOMAS KIENZLE German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China next week ...