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- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Beijing last week to pursue pragmatic engagement with China amid tensions ahead of a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump.
- He met with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, emphasizing engagement over isolation.
- Merz toured tech facilities, including Unitree and Siemens Energy, to boost Germany's tech partnerships with China.
- The visit yielded an agreement for China to purchase up to 120 Airbus aircraft.
