Event Brief
Germany’s Merz Reaches Out to Xi Before China Trip
Filed: Feb 24, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
Summary: Chancellor Merz sends a message to Xi Jinping urging fair commerce rules as he departs for China.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: sent a conciliatory message to Xi Jinping
WHEN: Feb 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: to ensure fair and transparent rules-based commerce
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