Xi and Merz pledge to strengthen ties as they rebalance amid ‘turbulent’ times
Xi and Merz pledge to strengthen ties as they rebalance amid ‘turbulent’ times
Xi and Merz pledge to strengthen ties as they rebalance amid ‘turbulent’ times
After meeting Chinese leader, German chancellor calls for closer trade relations to unlock opportunities and drive economic prosperity.
China and Germany have pledged to elevate ties as they seek to rebalance relations amid global uncertainties. Chinese President Xi Jinping told visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing on Wednesday that he was “willing to work together with the chancellor to continuously advance the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Germany to new levels”. Merz echoed Xi’s call to strengthen bilateral relations, according to state broadcaster CCTV. “The more turbulent and complex...