Chancellor Merz faces a balancing act when dealing with China. He wants to shore up the German economy at its weak points. But German companies expect his support for their growing engagement.
By Angela Köckritz
Chinese exiles and representatives of minority groups are addressing open letters to Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Ahead of his China trip, they are calling for an “end to the intimidation and threatening of people in Germany.”
By Marcel Grzanna
At a dinner with China experts, Friedrich Merz gathers insights for his upcoming visit. Part of it is about building a rapport with Xi, one participant says. The priority of the trip is economic issues.
By Amelie Richter and Angela Köckritz
Friedrich Merz will most likely be received at the highest level during his first trip to China as German Chancellor. A complete list of the delegation traveling with him can be found here.
By Redaktion Table
EU Commissioner Šuica will travel to Washington for the first meeting of the body set up by US President Trump. Through this act, the Commission hopes to reaffirm the EU’s commitment to the peace process in Gaza without actually becoming a member of the Board of Peace itself.
By Almut Siefert
China is courting Europe in Munich – and hoping for a deal with Trump. India and Germany are in a honeymoon mood.
By Angela Köckritz
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Chinese analyst Wang Huiyao explains what China hopes to gain from the German chancellor’s visit to China – and how Chinese factories could soon be operating around the world.
By Angela Köckritz
The Federal Foreign Office is re-staffing eleven embassies.
By Stefan Braun, Michael Bröcker and Sven Siebert
Philipp Ackermann is moving from New Delhi to Beijing to take over the embassy in China. Jasper Wieck will succeed him in India, after both have already gained experience in Asia.
By Amelie Richter
