Despite differences, China’s Xi and Germany’s Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times

China and Germany have pledged to deepen ties despite differences over Russia’s war in Ukraine. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on ...

Merz in China for tricky talks ranging from competition to Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is to begin his inaugural visit to China on Wednesday, where he is expected to try to balance defending German business interests while pressuring Beijing over its ...
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Merz Averts Crisis With Approval for German Pension Bill

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ruling coalition secured parliamentary approval for its contentious pension bill, avoiding a damaging setback that could have triggered the collapse of the ...