German leader’s China visit latest sign of foreign diplomacy pivot beyond Beijing

What happened: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier began a five-day state visit to China in Anhui province, arriving in the capital Hefei. It is his first trip to China in nearly eight years. Why it matters: The visit highlights a growing trend among visiting foreign leaders to look beyond Beijing to provincial areas, according to the report.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier began a five-day state visit to China in Anhui province, arriving in the capital Hefei. It is his first trip to China in nearly eight years.

The visit highlights a growing trend among visiting foreign leaders to look beyond Beijing to provincial areas, according to the report.