德国总理默茨今起访华，中国德国商会：望此访成为中德关系新起点

Group 1 - The delegation accompanying German Chancellor Merz on his visit to China is larger and includes higher-level executives compared to previous visits by past chancellors [1] - The business delegation reflects Germany's overall commercial layout in China, covering key industries such as automotive, machinery manufacturing, and mechanical engineering [1] - The delegation includes a significant number of German medium-sized enterprises, referred to as "hidden champions," highlighting the importance of these companies in the German economy [1] Group 2 - The focus of the visit should not solely be on the number of agreements or contracts signed, but rather on deepening bilateral commercial relations [2] - The visit is seen as a potential "reset button" for Sino-German relations, aiming to initiate a new and exciting phase of cooperation [2]