Media in the US: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited China on February 25, 2026, and during the visit, he proposed a series of economic policy demands to the Chinese side, including asking China to reduce subsidies to domestic manufacturers, allow the renminbi to appreciate, and ensure the continuous export of raw materials such as key minerals.
Nevertheless, Merz also emphasized the long-term good bilateral relations between China and Germany, and hoped to develop personal friendship.
Germany hopes that China will play a greater role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while China hopes that Germany will stop viewing China as a "systemic competitor".
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