首次访华前，德国总理默茨找中国问题专家吃饭，想问这个问题

Group 1 - German Chancellor Merz is preparing for his first visit to China from February 24 to 27, aiming to establish connections with Chinese leadership and discuss future cooperation between Europe, Germany, and China [1][3] - Merz has engaged with six China experts, including scholars and business figures, to gather insights on how to effectively communicate with Chinese leaders and to advocate for a fairer trade environment for German industries [3][4] - Approximately 30 business executives from major companies such as Bayer, Volkswagen, Siemens, Adidas, and BMW are expected to accompany Merz on his visit, indicating strong interest from the German business community in enhancing ties with China [3][4] Group 2 - German companies are facing increasing competition from Chinese counterparts, leading to heightened concerns about the "China impact" within Germany, while there are diverging interests between the political and business sectors regarding China policy [4] - Despite concerns, many German firms are expanding their investments in China and relocating production capacities there, benefiting from the growing exports of Chinese companies [4] - The current economic relationship between Germany and China is marked by significant friction, and establishing a "new normal" in bilateral relations could lay the groundwork for future cooperation [5][6]