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The Day with Phil Gayle : German-China ties

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February 25, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges partnership with China during a visit to Beijing, as global alliances shift in the second Trump administration and Germany faces weak growth. Also on The Day, Mexico insists it’s safe for tourists and football fans, though some in the industry fear recent violence could hurt tourism.

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