Coverage dated October 30, 2026

Germany news: Merz in Asia warns against weaponizing trade, calls for 'rules based' order

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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.

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    Germany news: Friedrich Merz calls for global free trade alliance during Asia trip (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    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.

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    Germany news: Merz in Asia warns against weaponizing trade, calls for 'rules based' order (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    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.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Germany news: Merz in Asia warns against weaponizing trade (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    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.