# Mertz

German Chancellor’s Trade Mission Yields Dozens of China Deals as Robotics Showcase Signals Tech Thaw

German Chancellor Mertz’s visit to China produced more than a dozen commercial deals across major industrial sectors, accompanied by a high-profile stop at robotics firm Yushu Technology in Hangzhou. The agreements reflect ongoing commercial interdependence between Germany and China, even as governments grapple with strategic risks around technology transfer and supply-chain security.