German chancellor, president embark on parallel Asia trips

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2026-10-26

Berlin (dpa) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier are set to depart on separate trips to Asia on Monday, with both seeking to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties across the region. Steinmeier will leave in the morning for his second state visit to China, while Merz will depart a few hours later on his longest overseas trip since taking office, with stops in Singapore, Japan and South Korea. Merz is due to r......

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