Germany’s Merz Visits China as Innovation Ties Draw Praise
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Beijing visit highlights growing admiration for China’s tech advancements and calls for stronger bilateral cooperation.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Beijing visit highlights growing admiration for China’s tech advancements and calls for stronger bilateral cooperation.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Beijing visit highlights strengthened China-Germany ties, emphasizing mutual economic benefits and global cooperation.
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