German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on February 25 for a two-day official visit, marking his first trip to China since taking office. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and address key economic and geopolitical issues between the two nations.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing the Xinhua News Agency, that during the visit, Friedrich Merz is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. The leaders are expected to exchange views on bilateral relations, trade cooperation, and other matters of mutual interest. According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the Chancellor is accompanied by a delegation of executives from approximately 30 of Germany's leading companies, highlighting the economic significance of the mission.
This diplomatic mission comes at a critical time for Euro-Asian relations, as Germany seeks to balance its economic interests with broader strategic considerations. As Europe's largest economy, Germany maintains complex trade dependencies with China, particularly in the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Such high-level visits are traditionally used to navigate trade barriers, discuss climate cooperation, and address international security concerns, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the Berlin-Beijing partnership in a shifting global landscape.
