German chancellor Friedrich Merz lands in Beijing as the latest western leader looking to improve trade relations with China. Plus: why Kyoto’s mayor has announced plans for Japan’s first citizen discount on bus fares.

<p dir="ltr">German chancellor Friedrich Merz lands in Beijing as the latest western leader looking to improve trade relations with China. Plus: why Kyoto&rsquo;s mayor has announced plans for Japan&rsquo;s first citizen discount on bus fares.</p>

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