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Merz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational'

Japan and Germany lock in a mineral pact and security declaration, while Berlin seeks Tokyo’s backing for a wider trade alliance amid Chinese caution.

By · Published October 28, 2026  15:33 UTC · Updated October 28, 2026  16:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Japan and Germany lock in a mineral pact and security declaration, while Berlin seeks Tokyo’s backing for a wider trade alliance amid Chinese caution.
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Japan and Germany agreed on Thursday to strengthen critical mineral supply chains and signed an Economic Security Declaration, marking a concrete step toward tighter resource cooperation. The declarations were announced during a bilateral meeting that also featured German foreign minister Robert Merz urging Japan to back a broader trade alliance, while German officials signaled interest in linking the partnership to the Global Combat Air Programme fighter jet project.

Kyodo and nippon.com focus on the mineral pact and security declaration, whereas Reuters adds the trade‑alliance invitation and notes a Chinese call for Germany to act 'rationally.' Yahoo reports Germany’s weighing of a GCAP role but provides few details on how Japan would support the alliance. Coverage does not yet explain the specific commitments Japan is expected to make, nor the exact parameters of any GCAP involvement.

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What sectors are central to the new Japan‑Germany agreement?

The agreement centers on critical mineral supply chains and broader economic security.

Which German defence program is being discussed in relation to the partnership?

Germany is weighing a role in the Global Combat Air Programme fighter jet project.

How has China reacted to Germany’s outreach?

China has asked Germany to act 'rationally' in its dealings, according to Reuters.

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