German Chancellor Merz begins Asia tour to boost trade amid US-China tensions
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking in Singapore, warned that the erosion of the global order threatens the interests of both European and Asian nations. The statement reflects growing European concern over geopolitical fragmentation and its economic and security implications, though it offers no specific policy shift.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is undertaking a significant diplomatic tour of Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, signaling a strategic pivot towards Asia to diversify partnerships and address supply chain and security concerns. Merz has proposed a 'European-Pacific super-alliance' to balance against China and the US, and confirmed a deepening strategic partnership with Singapore across defense, trade, and technology. The initiative is confirmed, though concrete outcomes and specific commitments of the proposed alliance remain unclear.
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