Video of Merz saying Germany ‘is no longer productive enough’ goes viral after China trip, sparks discussions on productivity
By: Global Times | Published: Feb 28, 2026 04:26 PM
After German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wrapped up his visit to China on Thursday, video of Merz saying in a speech on Friday that Germany "is no longer productive enough" while mentioning China's development model, has sparked heated discussions among netizens online on Saturday.