Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Germany's Merz tells Xi of 'great opportunity' to develop ties

INTRO: Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he sees "great opportunity" to develop ties with China in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

It's Merz's first visit to the country since he became chancellor last year. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.


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