Germany news: Merz in Asia warns against weaponizing trade, calls for 'rules based' order

German diplomacy in Asia was in focus this week, as Chancellor Merz wraps up a three-country Asian business tour in South Korea. Meanwhile, President Steinmeier is set to hold talks with Xi Jinping. DW has more.

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Germany news: Merz in Asia warns against weaponizing trade, calls for 'rules based' order

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