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German Leaders’ Asian Diplomatic Tour Emphasizes Investment Confidence
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Core Event
- President Frank-Walter Steinmeier conducted a four-day state visit to China, traveling from Hefei to the Yellow Mountains and Beijing, and holding talks with President Xi Jinping on trade deficits, strategic partnership and global governance.
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Official Statements & Responses
- Merz said his government will continuously improve investment opportunities, underscoring confidence in Germany and Europe as attractive locations for investors. Singapore’s Wong echoed this view, noting that investor confidence in Europe remains high.
- In Beijing, Steinmeier raised concerns about global conflicts, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, but received no direct response.
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Verbatim Quotes
- “Under the federal government I lead, investment opportunities will be continuously improved,” — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
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Impact & Outlook
- The visits aim to diversify Germany’s strategic and trade links amid perceived unreliability of the United States and growing competition from China. By engaging both China and Southeast Asian partners, Germany seeks to balance economic interests with calls for greater responsibility in the international order.
- Merz’s Singapore itinerary spanned two days (Oct 27-28, 2026); Steinmeier’s China trip lasted four days, concluding with a meeting at Tiananmen Square.
- Upcoming EU-China negotiations will test the depth of the “new chapter” promised by Xi, while Germany plans further engagements in Japan and South Korea later in October 2026.