Merz’s China visit shows pragmatic diplomacy still matters
South China Morning Post
by Shen WeiMarch 4, 2026
When German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing for his first visit to China last week, it came at a moment of heightened geopolitical attention. With US President Donald Trump expected to visit Beijing in late March or early April, European leaders are watching closely for possible shifts in transatlantic relations and trade policy.
Against this anxious backdrop, Merz’s meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing offered something the global stage has been deeply...
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 3/4/2026