German leaders Merz, Steinmeier visit Asia to diversify from China

German Chancellor Merz begins a tour of Singapore, Japan, and South Korea to expand economic partnerships and reduce dependence on China, while President Steinmeier is also in the region. The simultaneous high-level visits signal a coordinated German pivot toward Asian allies, though concrete outcomes remain unspecified.

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