German business leaders warn of unfair Chinese trade practices ahead of Merz visit to Beijing
German business leaders warned today of unfair Chinese trade practices ahead of Chancellor Merz's visit. They urged a unified European response to subsidies.
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The Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business issued a position paper on February 20, 2026, warning that China 
CN is engaging in destabilising and unfair global trade practices. The paper, representing the views of the influential German business lobby, calls on Europe to unify and prepare a robust response to address what it describes as systemic risks. This warning comes at a significant moment, as it was published immediately ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's planned visit to Beijing.
CN is engaging in destabilising and unfair global trade practices. The paper, representing the views of the influential German business lobby, calls on Europe to unify and prepare a robust response to address what it describes as systemic risks. This warning comes at a significant moment, as it was published immediately ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's planned visit to Beijing.
