German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has begun a multi-day state visit to China. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has also set off on a trip across Asia, during which he will visit Singapore, Japan and South Korea. Both representatives are traveling separately, but their visits are taking place at the same time. Deutschlandfunk ↗
At the start of the program, Steinmeier will visit the plant of the German automaker Volkswagen in the city of Hefei. The company has built a research and development center there focused on the Chinese market. The president's trip represents his second state visit to China. Deutschlandfunk ↗
During his trip, Merz will focus on strengthening security cooperation with Asian partners. His program includes countries neighboring China, with the aim also being to expand partnerships in the region. Germany is expected to seek to reduce its dependence on China through closer ties with other states. Die Zeit ↗
The simultaneous trips of the chancellor and the president highlight the importance of Asia for German foreign and economic policy. Steinmeier's visit focuses primarily on relations with Beijing, while Merz will hold talks with countries that play a significant role in the region's security and economic situation. The further course of the visits is expected to show which specific partnerships Germany will manage to deepen. Tagesschau ↗
Steinmeier begins visit to China, Merz travels to Japan
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Reisediplomatie: Merz und Steinmeier auf getrennten Wegen nach Asien
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| 04:31 26.10.
Friedrich Merz : Merz bricht zu mehrtägiger Reise nach Asien auf
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| 05:34 26.10.
Wirtschaftspolitik - Was Merz und Steinmeier mit ihren Asien-Reisen bewirken wollen
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| 08:43 26.10.
Reisen in die Boom-Region: Merz und Steinmeier gleichzeitig in Asien
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