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Chancellor Merz in China – Resist Charm Offensive, Align with Four Guardrails

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official visit to China occurs at a pivotal geopolitical moment: transatlantic relations face strains and […]

Author Cora Jungbluth

23. February 2026

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