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Group 1 - German Chancellor Merz is scheduled to visit China from February 25 to 26, with a focus on strengthening economic ties between Germany and China [1][4] - Merz will lead a large business delegation of approximately 30 senior representatives from major companies such as Bayer, Volkswagen, Siemens, and Mercedes-Benz [3][8] - The visit comes amid increasing pressure on Merz to adopt a firmer stance towards China, while also balancing economic interests [4][9] Group 2 - Recent data indicates that China has surpassed the United States to become Germany's largest trading partner, with projected trade volume between China and Germany reaching €251.8 billion by 2025, a 2.1% increase from 2024 [4][9] - In contrast, trade between Germany and the U.S. is expected to decline by 5% to €240.5 billion due to tariff disputes, highlighting the shifting dynamics in international trade relationships [4][9] - Germany imports goods worth approximately €170.6 billion from China, which is more than double its exports to China [4][9]