Merz in China: German Chancellor should “resist charm offensive”

Ahead of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip to China, an expert from the Bertelsmann Foundation warns of a potential Chinese charm offensive. The chancellor must take a clear stance on China’s role in the war in Ukraine.

Gabriel Bub

23. February 2026

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Gabriel Bub

23. February 2026

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Last updated: 23. February 2026