Germany news: Merz calls for global free trade alliance in Asia

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.

• Chancellor Friedrich Merz is ending his multi-day trip to Asia
• President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping

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