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China and Germany鈥檚 leaders meet, seeking closer ties

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.

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.

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Presenter: Bisi Adebayo
Producer: Matt Lines
Editor: Justin Bones

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