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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, CDU party chairman, attends the CDU federal party conference, in Stuttgart, Germany, Friday 20 February, 2026.

Video. Friedrich Merz heads to China to reset strained trade relations

Updated: 20/02/2026 - 20:11 GMT+1

Germany aims to find “the right balance of cooperation” with China. The visit comes at a critical time for German car makers who face increased Chinese competition.

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