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World Service,25 Feb 2026,9 mins
China and Germany’s leaders meet, seeking closer ties
World Business ExpressAvailable for over a year
The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says there is a 'great opportunity' to develop a relationship with China, following a meeting with its leader Xi Jinping, in Beijing. Merz is currently on his first visit to China, which is Germany's biggest trading partner, since becoming leader 10 months ago. Plus a dispute is brewing between Washington and an AI company over military use of its technology. Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producer: Matt Lines Editor: Justin Bones
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