At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China from February 25 to 26, leading a delegation of top German business executives. The trip aims to strengthen economic ties and expand cooperation in emerging technologies as transatlantic relations face strain and U.S. tariffs weigh on Germany’s export-driven economy.
China has regained its position as Germany’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching 251.8 billion euros in 2025. German exports to the U.S. have declined, prompting Berlin to seek stable partnerships and new growth opportunities. Major companies including Volkswagen, BMW and Bayer are deepening their presence in China, particularly in electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and research and development.
German investment in China hit a four-year high in 2025, with firms expanding large-scale projects in manufacturing, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Chinese and German officials have emphasized that economic cooperation remains the cornerstone of bilateral relations, with both sides expressing support for dialogue, openness and opposition to economic decoupling.
Credit : CGTN
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