Event Brief
Merz to Present Tough Trade Stance to Xi
Filed: Feb 21, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: The German chancellor arrives in Beijing with a tougher trade approach than his predecessors.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Discuss trade stance with Xi Jinping
WHEN: Feb 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing
WHY: To address trade relations
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