German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s two-day visit to China will do little to stop Beijing from backing Russia in the Ukraine war, and risks leaving Berlin economically vulnerable if China weaponizes closer trade ties, experts warn.
“The framework in which we operate is exceptionally good, and we have worked together very well over the past decades,” Merz said during talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Feb. 25.
The chancellor said that Berlin wants to deepen its “comprehensive strategic partnership” with Beijing after meeting with Xi.
On his first official trip to China, Merz nonetheless admitted that “there are challenges” the two nations needed to address….
Berlin Risks Beijing Weaponizing Trade Ties: Analysts
