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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
HANGZHOU, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz test-drove a new-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Beijing on Thursday morning as part of his official visit to China, trying out the intelligent driving assistance system.
"It's amazing. I think this is one of the future technologies in mobility," said F. Merz after the test drive, praising the close fusion of German manufacturers and Chinese technology.
As noted in a Mercedes-Benz press release published on Thursday, the company has now established a comprehensive local presence and collaboration network in China, spanning the entire industrial value chain. Furthermore, the Chinese research and development team is playing an increasingly important role in the automaker's global design and engineering network.
F. Merz's official visit to China took place from February 25 to 26. Visits to companies from both countries and the promotion of bilateral practical cooperation were key items on his agenda on Thursday.
At midday, the German Chancellor arrived in Hangzhou (Zhejiang Province, eastern China). Visiting Unitree Robotics, he observed humanoid robots performing various tasks and was impressed by their dexterous movements.
Unitree Robotics founder and CEO Wang Xingxing stated that Merz's visit demonstrates Germany's heightened interest in Chinese technological innovation. He noted the vast potential of the German market and expressed hope for deeper cooperation in robotics.
In Hangzhou, F. Merz also visited Siemens High Voltage Circuit Breaker Co. Ltd., where he learned about the development of German-owned enterprises in China.
On this trip to China, F. Merz was accompanied by the heads of approximately 30 leading German companies representing sectors such as the automotive, chemical, biopharmaceutical, mechanical engineering, and the circular economy. More than a dozen commercial agreements were concluded during the visit, sending a clear signal of deepening practical cooperation between the two countries.
Concluding his visit, F. Merz said he was leaving China deeply impressed by the country. He emphasized that Germany and China not only maintain strong cooperation but also face challenges they must overcome together.
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