Chinese Premier Li says in meeting with German Chancellor Merz that China is willing to bolster dialogue, communication and mutual trust

Chinese Premier Li's comments about fostering dialogue and mutual trust with Germany signal a potential thaw in relations, which could have positive implications for trade between the two nations.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 25 Feb 2026, 04:59 UTCOn the live feed at 04:39 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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Chinese Premier Li says in meeting with German Chancellor Merz that China is willing to bolster dialogue, communication and mutual trust

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This move is particularly relevant given recent global supply chain challenges and could ease tensions, impacting asset prices like commodities and currencies related to China and Germany. Traders should watch for subsequent developments that might indicate a more substantive shift in trade policies or economic cooperation.

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