China looks to Merkel visit to boost 'mutual trust' amid global trade concerns
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BEIJING (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit China next week, Chinese officials said on Friday, at a time of rising global concern about protectionist trade measures undermining growth.