German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to make his first visit to China since taking office from February 24 to 27, multiple German media outlets reported. A Chinese expert said on Sunday that as Berlin faces challenges at home and abroad, German media’s attention to the potential visit reflects that Germany holds expectation for the future of bilateral relations with China.
The German Chancellor will be accompanied by a senior business delegation, and invitations have reportedly been extended to company heads, German media outlet Augsburger Allgemeine reported on Saturday. Details regarding specific meetings and dialogue partners have not yet been disclosed, the report said.
The information has also been reported or forwarded by German media outlets including BZ Berlin and Stern, as well as Main-Post.
Citing government sources, Bloomberg also reported previously that Merz will visit China in the latter half of February, with stops in Beijing and another city.
