China to place big order with Airbus, Germany’s Merz says in Beijing
China intends to place a large order with Airbus, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday in Beijing.
“We have just received news that the Chinese leadership will be ordering a large number of additional aircraft from Airbus,” Merz said after meeting President Xi Jinping. “There will be a total of up to 120 additional aircraft ordered from Airbus.”
Merz did not provide any further details on the purchase price or when the deal is to be completed.
The chancellor touted the benefits from two of the world’s three largest economies trading with each other.
On his first visit to China since taking office last May, Merz said the example of Airbus showed that it is worthwhile to undertake trips.
He arrived in the Chinese capital earlier on Wednesday for a two-day inaugural visit, being received with military honours at the Great Hall of the People before talks with Premier Li Qiang and Xi.
A number of other business proposals have not yet been finalized, Merz said. “We have further contracts in the pipeline that are set to be concluded.”
Germany and China also signed five government agreements, including some with economic relevance, such as in the pork sector.
