Germany unveils strategy on China, trade partner and rival
WEBJul 13, 2023 · Germany on Thursday passed its long-awaited China strategy after months of wrangling within Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition over how much to toughen Berlin's stance.
Germany Says China Trade Could Create Perilous Dependence
WEBJul 13, 2023 · The embassy said in a statement that it “firmly opposes” efforts to “interfere in China’s internal affairs, distort and smear China, and even damage China’s core interests.”
As U.S. Tries to Isolate China, German Companies Move Closer
WEBApr 12, 2023 · For months, at the urging of Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a policy proposal has been making the rounds of German ministries aiming to reset the country’s relationship with China, its largest trade...
Germany’s Leader Walks a Fine Line in China - The New York Times
WEBApr 16, 2024 · Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany tried to strike a delicate balance on a trip to China this week, promoting business ties with his country’s biggest trading partner while raising concerns...
Germany presents long-awaited strategy on China, stresses …
WEBJul 13, 2023 · The German government has presented a long-awaited strategy for relations with China that points to a “systemic rivalry” with the Asian power and a need to reduce risks of economic dependency, but highlights Berlin’s desire to work with Beijing on challenges such as climate change and maintain trade.
‘China has changed.’ Germany unveils strategy to cut reliance on …
WEBJul 13, 2023 · Germany announced Thursday that it would reduce its dependence on China in “critical sectors” including medicine, lithium batteries used in electric cars and elements essential to chipmaking.
German strategy paper targets China trade dependence
WEBDec 1, 2022 · BERLIN, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Germany's Economy Ministry recommends excluding using components from providers from authoritarian states in critical infrastructure and imposing stricter requirements...
The U.S. is now Germany’s biggest trading partner ahead of China
WEBMay 10, 2024 · Combined exports and imports between Germany and the U.S. totaled 63 billion euros ($68 billion) between January and March of 2024, while trade with China came to just below 60 billion euros....
China remains Germany's main trading partner for seventh year
WEBBERLIN, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Trade between Germany and China rose to a record level last year, making the Asian country Germany's most important trading partner for the seventh year in a...
Germany’s new China strategy: Ambitious language, ambiguous …
WEBIn July 2023, Germany passed its first ever China strategy. It acknowledges that China has changed significantly under Xi Jinping and is now a major challenge to German interests. But Germany still struggles to find the right balance between business and politics – and between national and European approaches.
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