Event Brief
Germany and China: Big challenges, new opportunities
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits China seeking global partners as Germany navigates changing international relations.
WHO: Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Inaugural visit to China
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 5:44 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing
WHY: Germany seeks global partners after US role diminishes
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