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China-Germany ties ahead of Merz’s visit
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China-Germany ties ahead of Merz’s visit

South China Morning Post · Feb 20, 2026 · Collected from RSS

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As German Chancellor Friedrich Merz prepares for his high-stakes visit to Beijing from February 24 to February 27, he faces a new reality – China has become less reliant on Germany. While China is once again Germany’s top trading partner, the relationship has become distorted by a record €89 billion (US$105.6 billion) trade deficit. China’s economic slowdown has cut demand for German exports while the German appetite for Chinese goods grows. SCMP Plus subscribers enjoy early access to selected...

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