德国总理默茨访华，中国德国商会：望此访成为中德关系新起点

Group 1 - German Chancellor Merz's visit to China marks his first official trip since taking office and is significant as he is the first foreign leader to be received by China in the Year of the Horse [1] - The high-profile German economic delegation accompanying Merz includes representatives from major industries such as automotive, machinery manufacturing, and engineering, highlighting Germany's overall business layout in China [1] - The delegation consists of around 30 companies, which is larger than those accompanying previous chancellors, and includes a notable number of German medium-sized enterprises, referred to as "hidden champions" [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 and elevating them to a higher level [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]