German Chancellor Merz visits the Forbidden City

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-16T15:58:42+00:00

German Chancellor Merz visited China on February 25-26, becoming the first foreign leader received during the Year of the Horse in the lunar calendar. During his visit to China, he emphasized the importance of Sino-German trade relations, hoping to strengthen cooperation while safeguarding respective interests and pursuing mutually beneficial outcomes.

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2026-03-16 15:58:42

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On February 26, German Chancellor Merz visited the Forbidden City during his visit to China. German Chancellor Merz paid an official visit to China from February 25 to 26. On the morning of the 25th, Merz arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport by plane, beginning his first visit to China since taking office. He is also the first foreign leader to be received by China during the Year of the Horse lunar calendar. On the evening of February 25, after completing his first day of the visit, German Chancellor Merz said that the成果 of the first day of the visit gave him full confidence, and that the two countries have found a smooth path for future relations. Merz emphasized that as two of the world’s three major economies, China-Germany trade not only contributes significantly to the prosperity of both countries but also benefits the world. Merz said that China and Germany are closely connected, with opportunities and risks coexist—he hopes both sides can avoid risks, further strengthen partnership while safeguarding their own interests, and work together in multiple fields to achieve mutual benefits and win-win results. (CCTV)

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