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Germany's Merz to push for 'fair' economic competition on first visit to China © France 24

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Issued on: 25/02/2026 - 09:01

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched down in China on Wednesday, beginning his inaugural visit to his country's largest trade partner and a high-tech rival as Europe's biggest economy struggles Merz said he would use the trip to push for “fair” economic competition with China.