Mertz arrives in Hangzhou to visit and experience the development of China's new productive forces.

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26/02/2026
German Chancellor Merkel arrived in Beijing yesterday to begin her first official visit to China since taking office. Today, Chancellor Merkel flew from Beijing to Hangzhou to visit Chinese robotics company Ubtech and German company Siemens Energy, experiencing firsthand the development of China's new quality production capabilities. Upon arrival at Ubtech, robots greeted Chancellor Merkel at the entrance. She watched a robot fighting performance with great interest, nodding frequently. Before the showcase of specific equipment and components, she listened carefully to the introductions and asked questions from time to time. The live demonstration of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala program "WuBot" attracted the visiting delegation to record videos and take photos, earning rounds of applause. Later, Chancellor Merkel and her delegation visited Siemens Energy. The company has extensive cooperation in areas such as China's energy development transformation and innovation, and was the first to invest after the closure operation of Hainan island. Chancellor Merkel carefully learned about the company's operations in China and toured the circuit breaker production workshop.