In China, Merz was shown a show of humanoid robots: video of the performance
27 February 10:31
On February 26, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics in Zhejiang Province. During the visit, he was shown a technological show featuring humanoid robots with artificial intelligence performing kung fu combat techniques, boxing matches, and dancing. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to Reuters.
The video from the presentation quickly went viral on social media and caused a wide resonance.
What was shown to the German chancellor
During the demonstration, the robots
- performed kung fu strikes and blocks;
- they simulated boxing sparring;
- they demonstrated complex jumps and coordination of movements;
- they performed dance routines.
The presentation was part of Merz’s official visit to China, during which Beijing actively demonstrated its technological achievements.
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Merz’s first state visit to China
On February 25, 2026, Friedrich Merz made his first state visit to the PRC. During the trip, he held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The German chancellor was accompanied by a large business delegation, which included executives from around 30 leading companies, including Volkswagen and BMW.
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Trade imbalance between Germany and China
One of the key topics of the visit was the growing trade imbalance. According to official data, Germany imports twice as many goods from China as it exports to the PRC.
China has become Germany’s largest trading partner, ahead of the US. Merz called this dynamic “unhealthy” and stressed the need for more balanced economic relations.
Geopolitical context
Merz’s visit comes amid calls from G7 leaders for Beijing to use its influence on Moscow to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
China, for its part, is trying to position itself as a reliable economic partner for Europe amid cooling relations between the EU and the US.
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