{"id":1632,"date":"2026-02-27T08:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T08:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/99chinatravel.com\/?p=1632"},"modified":"2026-02-27T08:00:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T08:00:19","slug":"watch-german-chancellor-friedrich-merz-tours-the-forbidden-city-during-china-visit-ac1z","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/99chinatravel.com\/?p=1632","title":{"rendered":"WATCH: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Tours the Forbidden City During China Visit | AC1Z"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began the second day of his China trip with a guided tour of Beijing\u2019s Forbidden City, the former home of Chinese emperors.<\/p>\n<p>Merz explored the historic site alongside journalists and officials before heading to the Mercedes-Benz Group AG plant in Beijing.<\/p>\n<p>The tour is part of Merz\u2019s first official visit to China, emphasizing partnership and dialogue between Germany and China amid ongoing trade discussions and efforts to reset bilateral relations.<\/p>\n<p>Merz will later travel to Hangzhou to continue meetings with Chinese officials and business leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Key Highlights in This Video:<\/p>\n<p>German Chancellor walking through iconic Forbidden City gates<\/p>\n<p>Interaction with guides and observing historic architecture<\/p>\n<p>Tour coincides with Germany-China efforts to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties<\/p>\n<p>#FriedrichMerz #ForbiddenCity #GermanyChinaRelations #BeijingTour #ChinaVisit2026 #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #HistoricSites<\/p>\n<p>Friedrich Merz China visit 2026, German Chancellor Beijing, Forbidden City tour, Germany China relations, Mercedes-Benz China visit, Friedrich Merz official trip, Beijing travel news, diplomacy 2026, German politics China<br \/>\nWATCH: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Tours the Forbidden City During China Visit | AC1Z<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br \/>\nWelcome to DRM News \u2013 your go-to source for breaking news and expert analysis on global affairs, showbiz, sports, AI, financial markets, and more. 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