Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, second from right meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, second left, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Wednesday Feb. 25, 2026.(Jessica Lee/Pool Photo via AP)German Chancellor Friedrich Merz participates in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (Jessica Lee/Pool Photo via AP)Chinese President Xi Jinping participates in a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (Jessica Lee/Pool Photo via AP)Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, not pictured, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Wednesday Feb. 25, 2026.(Jessica Lee/Pool Photo via AP)
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, second from right meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, second left, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Wednesday Feb. 25, 2026.(Jessica Lee/Pool Photo via AP)
