Germany’s Merz eyes business opportunities at Chinese tech hub in Hangzhou

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 26, 2026 at 09:39 AM

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting Hangzhou, China, a major tech hub, on the second day of his first official trip to the country on February 26, 2026. Accompanied by a delegation of German business leaders, including executives from Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes, Merz aims to explore business opportunities and deepen economic ties. He toured companies like Siemens Energy and Unitree, a humanoid robot manufacturer. The visit follows meetings in Beijing with Premier Li Qiang and President Xi Jinping, where Merz addressed trade imbalances and sought fairer cooperation amid US tariffs. Hangzhou is home to tech giants like DeepSeek and Alibaba, making it a key location for German businesses seeking contracts.

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Volkswagen 50% BMW 50% Li Qiang 60% DeepSeek 60% Siemens Energy 60% Unitree 60% Mercedes ×260% Beijing ×370% Alibaba 70% Hangzhou ×380% China ×590% Friedrich Merz ×590%

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