Merkel in China

German chancellor, Angela Merkel, has paid a two day visit to China this week. The German press praised her today for (unlike her predecessor Gerhard Schröder) addressing critical issues like freedom of speech and product piracy, even though the visit was a trade mission.

Mrs. Merkel was leading a business delegation of around 40 German business men and women. I wonder how many people in delegations such as these, visit China on a yearly basis. Fons is keeping track of Dutch delegations heading for China.