Event Brief
Merz Will Struggle to Defy Economic Gravity
Filed: Feb 21, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Summary: Chancellor Merz warns against increased investments in China.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Warned business leaders about investments in China
WHEN: Feb 21, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: To caution against reliance on government support
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