US media: China hopes Germany will stand on its side. But it's not easy
On February 26, 2026, German Chancellor Merkel visited China, went to Hangzhou to visit the company of Yuqi Robot, watched the performance of humanoid robots, and the trip had a significant promotional nature. The Chinese side also promised to purchase more Airbus planes.
However, unlike other Western leaders, Merkel took a notably tough stance. He pointed out that unfair competition from Chinese goods is harming German companies and causing thousands of job losses each month, and he demanded "fair competition, transparent reliability, and compliance with rules."
Analysts point out that China will release its 15th Five-Year Plan next month, which is expected to continue increasing state investment in areas such as electric vehicles, robotics, and clean energy, further squeezing Western competitors.
European leaders will continue to "come with complaints and leave with small gifts," but the fundamental contradictions will be difficult to resolve.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858197795146948/
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