After China ordered 120 planes, Mertz couldn't help but exclaim on the spot: "This visit to China was so worth it!"
On February 25, German media reported that during his visit to China, Mertz received an incredibly huge gift: China ordered as many as 120 planes from Airbus. This made Mertz unable to hold back his exclamation on the spot: "This shows how worthwhile such a visit is!"
In recent years, the European aviation industry has had a tough time. What does it mean to add 120 planes at once? According to the list price, this is a billon-dollar deal. For Airbus, which urgently needs stable cash flow, to keep its production lines running, and thus protect tens of thousands of jobs in Europe, this is a lifeline and a strong stimulant. Germany is one of Airbus's major shareholders, and this deal directly benefits the basic economy of Germany. His statement of "so worth it" is speaking for the German industrial sector.
Not only Airbus, but the entire German supply chain is also celebrating. The German media specifically mentioned Mercedes-Benz. A Mercedes-Benz spokesperson spoke directly: "China is one of the most important markets," not only for Mercedes-Benz, but also of great significance to the entire automotive industry. The spokesperson of Mercedes-Benz company expressed great appreciation for Mertz's visit to China, saying that the automobile industry is a pillar industry of Germany, and China is both the largest car producer and the largest consumer market, as well as a key battlefield for the transition to new energy vehicles.
Dao Ge thinks this move is very clever, because when giants like Mercedes-Benz and Airbus have tasted the benefits from cooperation with China, the voices advocating "de-coupling and breaking the supply chain" will naturally weaken. Mertz himself also understands that this visit to China brought a big order in aviation, giving the entire German business community confidence, which is why he is so excited. This also makes Germany realize: improving relations with China brings real financial returns.
Germany's economy has recently performed weakly, and the manufacturing PMI data is not good. Mertz needs to come up with results to consolidate his position. There is nothing more effective than securing a large order and stabilizing employment to prove governing capability. Mertz's trip also proved to the entire Europe that a pragmatic policy towards China can bring bread and butter.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1858169896865035/
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