"German Chancellor Friedrich Merz watched a robot Kung Fu show as he visited Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou on Friday. Footage shows Merz flanked by a delegation of business leaders watching robots perform martial arts. The German Chancellor appeared impressed by the performance. Unitree showcased agile machines featuring advanced balance control, integrated artificial intelligence and potential for real-world deployment. Hangzhou, regarded as a technology hub, is home to e-commerce group Alibaba and AI firm DeepSeek. Merz began his visit on Wednesday, holding talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and President Xi Jinping. He had previously described China as a 'systemic rival' and recently criticised Beijing over human rights, trade practices. China remained Germany’s largest trading partner in 2025, with bilateral trade totalling €251.8 billion ($297.1 billion), according to Germany’s Federal Statistical Office. "