Friedrich Martz said Europe and Asia could benefit from closer trade and security ties as both regions face pressure from major powers, particularly China. ⨯ [Bloomberg] In a speech in Singapore on Tuesday ahead of a trip to Japan and South Korea, the German chancellor emphasized that the security of the two regions is directly related, and joint actions will help deal more effectively with past violations of free trade principles: The European Union plans to impose additional import restrictions on China Bloomberg.

Friedrich Martz said Europe and Asia could benefit from closer trade and security ties as both regions face pressure from major powers, particularly China. ⨯ [Bloomberg] In a speech in Singapore on Tuesday ahead of a trip to Japan and South Korea, the German chancellor emphasized that the security of the two regions is directly related, and joint actions will help deal more effectively with past violations of free trade principles: The European Union plans to impose additional import restrictions on China Bloomberg.