German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced an order from China "for up to 120 Airbus planes", without providing further details.

Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, declared on Wednesday, during his visit to Beijing, that China will order "up to 120 aircraft" from the manufacturer Airbus. This is his first visit to China since taking office in 2025. Although he mentioned the significant order, Merz did not provide further details about the type of aircraft or the exact date of the order. Additionally, he mentioned that there are other contracts under discussion and concrete progress in various fields, but without providing additional information.