German President Steinmeier targets China trip as Berlin sharpens trade stance
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- South China Morning Postseen 8 Oct, 10:39description edited
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is planning to visit China in the coming weeks, even as relations between the two countries sour over trade, according to multiple sources familiar with the arrangement. It will mark the first official visit to China since 2018 for Steinmeier, a former foreign minister whose decade-long tenure as president ends in March 2027. The visit will coincide with Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trips to Japan and South Korea before the end of October. Germany’s...German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is planning to visit China in the coming weeks, even as relations between the two countries sour over trade, according to multiple sources familiar with the arrangement. It will mark the first official visit to China since 2018 for Steinmeier, a former foreign minister whose decade-long tenure as president ends in March next year. The visit will coincide with Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trips to Japan and South Korea this month. When asked about the...
- DW Top Storiesseen 29 Oct, 03:05description edited
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President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is traveling to China on a state visit in a period of political and economic uncertainty. Germany is seeking alternative partners in the region, but also wants good ties with Beijing.President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is traveling to China on a state visit in a period of political and economic uncertainty. Germany is seeking alternative partners in the region but also wants good ties with Beijing.
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Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post05:06first to reportedited after publishing
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is planning to visit China in the coming weeks, even as relations between the two countries sour over trade, according to multiple sources familiar with the arrangement. It will mark the first official visit to China since 2018 for Steinmeier, a former foreign minister whose decade-long tenure as president ends in March next year. The visit will coincide with Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trips to Japan and South Korea this month. When asked about the...
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:58
Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Germany wants to further deepen relations with Mongolia in climate, energy, and the economy
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)16:07
Na návštěvu Česka přijede 1. prosince německý prezident Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- Die Zeit (Germany)12:32
Fri, 23 October 2026
3 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:22
Steinmeier to begin 5-day state visit on Oct. 27 for talks with Chinese President Xi in Beijing and also visit eastern Anhui province
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:22
Frank-Walter Steinmeier to begin 5-day state visit on Oct. 27 for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and also visit eastern Anhui province
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:30
Steinmeier and Zardari address international developments, discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation during talks in Berlin
Mon, 26 October 2026
7 reports- Tagesschau (Germany)03:31
Kanzler Merz besucht Singapur, Japan und Südkorea - und dürfte versuchen, Partnerschaften auszubauen, um die Abhängigkeit von China zu reduzieren. Dort wiederum ist Bundespräsident Steinmeier zu Gast. Von Dagmar Pepping.
- Die Zeit (Germany)04:34
Der Kanzler reist nach Singapur, Japan und Südkorea. Er will die sicherheitspolitische Zusammenarbeit stärken. Bundespräsident Steinmeier reist gleichzeitig nach China.
- Channel News Asia11:13
The chancellor will meet Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and deliver the 49th Singapore Lecture.
- DW Top Stories13:09edited after publishing
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is traveling to China on a state visit in a period of political and economic uncertainty. Germany is seeking alternative partners in the region but also wants good ties with Beijing.
- DW Top Stories13:32
Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be meeting the leaders of Singapore, Japan and South Korea as Germany seeks to adjust its foreign policy to rising uncertainty and threats to global supply chains.
- DW Top Stories13:32
Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be meeting the leaders of Singapore, Japan and South Korea as Germany seeks to adjust its foreign policy to rising uncertainty and threats to global supply chains.
- Die Zeit (Germany)19:00
Der Kanzler reist nach Asien. Dort ist er nur noch ein Besucher unter vielen, sagt der Stratege Parag Khanna. Ein Gespräch über die neuen Mächte und den Abstieg Europas
Tue, 27 October 2026
14 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)00:32
- Channel News Asia04:31
At a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on an official visit to Singapore, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that there is “much more” both countries can do together under their strategic partnership.
- Bloomberg Politics07:31
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe and Asia can benefit from closer ties across trade and security issues as both regions face pressures from great powers, particularly China.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:42
On 1st stop of 5-day tour, Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrives in Hefei, eastern Anhui province, to visit Volkswagen China Technology Company
- Der Spiegel (Germany)08:27
Deutschland sucht die wirtschaftliche Unabhängigkeit von China. Freihandelsabkommen spielen dabei eine große Rolle. Das weiß auch Bundeskanzler Merz.
- DW Top Stories09:49
During a visit to Singapore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe and Germany want to increase free trade with open competition, reliability and a rules-based order.
- DW Top Stories09:49
During a visit to Singapore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about how the erosion of world order presents a threat to the interests of both European and Asian nations.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:33
Chancellor stresses deeper ties on defense, trade, digital technologies and green energy as leaders set multi-year work plan
- Tagesschau (Germany)10:43
Der Kanzler beschwört auf seiner Asienreise den freien Handel. Mit der Pazifik-Region will Merz ein großes Abkommen schließen - und damit offenbar einen Kontrapunkt zum Vorgehen der USA setzen.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)11:03
Im Kampf gegen die globalen Unsicherheiten schlägt Friedrich Merz in Singapur eine Art europäisch-pazifische Superallianz vor. Auch als Gegenpol zu China und den USA.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)11:03
Im Kampf gegen die globalen Unsicherheiten schlägt Friedrich Merz in Singapur eine Art europäisch-pazifische Superallianz vor. Auch als Gegenpol zu China und den USA.
- Polsat News (Poland)11:38
Kanclerz Niemiec Friedrich Merz zaapelował o budowanie przez Unię Europejską nowych sojuszy. Ostrzegł, że mocarstwa coraz częściej działają poza dotychczasowymi normami, co grozi upadkiem starego porządku. Jego wypowiedź sugeruje, że nie uważa już Stanów Zjednoczonych za najlepszego partnera handlowego UE i coraz większe możliwości współpracy dostrzega w krajach Azji.
- South China Morning Post14:17
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has begun his state visit to China in the eastern province of Anhui, spotlighting a growing trend among visiting foreign leaders to look well beyond Beijing. Steinmeier arrived in the provincial capital Hefei early on Tuesday to begin a five-day state visit, marking his first trip to China in nearly eight years and confirming an exclusive report by the South China Morning Post earlier this month. When foreign dignitaries bypass Beijing for provincial...
- Die Zeit (Germany)14:52
Wie besteht man gegen China, Russland und die USA? Friedrich Merz wirbt in Asien für eine Achse der Mittelmächte – und sendet eine Botschaft an die Zweifler zu Hause.
Wed, 28 October 2026
4 reports- Der Spiegel (Germany)11:23
In Singapur hat der Kanzler ein Freihandelsabkommen zwischen der EU und dem pazifischen Raum vorgeschlagen. In Tokio legt er mit einer weiteren Kooperationsidee für freien Welthandel nach.
- Google News - Top Stories12:10
Merz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational' Reuters Takaichi and Merz pledge to boost economic security and tech cooperation The Japan Times Germany Weighs Role in GCAP Fighter Jet Program, Says Merz on Japan Visit U.S. News & World Report Germany and Japan strengthen economic ties as global tensions rise Yahoo Japan Germany Messenger-Inquirer
- Die Zeit (Germany)13:41
Von wirtschaftlicher Sicherheit bis Rüstung: Bei seiner Japanreise hat Friedrich Merz mit Japans Regierungschefin eine Kooperation vereinbart. Sie seien »Premiumpartner«.
- Tagesschau (Germany)17:05
Kanzler Merz hat auf bei seinem Japan-Besuch eine Allianz für einen regelkonformen globalen Handel gefordert. Damit könne man besser auf unerlaubte Zölle reagieren. Deutschland ist die drittgrößte Volkswirtschaft der Welt, Japan die viertgrößte.
Thu, 29 October 2026
10 reports- South China Morning Post07:48
Germany is not seeking to decouple from China, but must defend its economic interests, visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in Beijing on Thursday, echoing the line taken by Chancellor Friedrich Merz during his tour of neighbouring countries. Speaking at Peking University, Steinmeier insisted that Europe’s goal was not to sever ties with the world’s second-largest economy but to reset the relationship on a fairer footing. “Our goal as Europeans is clear. We do not want...
- Die Zeit (Germany)09:07
- Tagesschau (Germany)11:21
Bundespräsident Steinmeier hat an der renommierten Peking-Universität eine Rede gehalten. Dabei richtete er klare Forderungen an China - bekundete aber auch seinen Respekt für die Volksrepublik.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)13:26
Wer von den Großen nicht gefressen werden will, sollte sich besser zusammentun. Diese Botschaft will der Kanzler mit seiner Asienreise senden. Ärgerlich nur, dass ihm die Bundespräsidentinnendebatte dazwischenkommt.
- N1 Info (Croatia)14:39
Njemački predsjednik Frank-Walter Steinmeier je tijekom svog posjeta Kini apelirao na vodstvo ove zemlje da se jače založi za međunarodni poredak koji
- tportal (Croatia)14:43
Njemački predsjednik Frank-Walter Steinmeier je tijekom svog posjeta Kini u četvrtak apelirao na vodstvo ove zemlje da se jače založi za međunarodni poredak koji se temelji na zajedničkim vrijednostima te da upotrijebi svoj utjecaj za postizanje mira u Ukrajini
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:21
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says with new partnership, Europeans are opening an entirely new chapter in relations with one of their closest allies outside the bloc
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:13
- Competition between German and Chinese companies is beneficial 'but only when based on fair rules and a level playing field,' says German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
- ltn.com.tw19:00
By Jonathan Chin / Staff writer, with CNATaiwan yesterday thanked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for underscoring the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)21:30
German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on China to use its influence over Russia to secure an end to Russian attacks on Ukraine and the start of serious peace negotiations.
Fri, 30 October 2026
5 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)03:27
Seit fünf Tagen reist Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz durch Asien. Er sucht Verbündete für ein neues Bündnis, das den globalen Freihandel vor Protektionismus bewahren soll.
- DW Top Stories04:25
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's comments come at the end of his multi-day tour. Meanwhile, President Steinmeier is set to hold talks with Xi Jinping. DW has more.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)06:19
Freier Handel gegen die Abhängigkeit von Lieferketten als politischen Spielbällen: Kanzler Merz setzt sich in Südkorea für eine Allianz ein und findet bei der Ministerpräsidentin ein offenes Ohr.
- DW Top Stories07:20
German diplomacy in Asia was in focus this week, as Chancellor Merz wraps up a three-country Asian business tour in South Korea. Meanwhile, President Steinmeier is set to hold talks with Xi Jinping. DW has more.
- Die Zeit (Germany)07:23