Germany and China: Big challenges, new opportunities
Germany faces a strategic recalibration as China’s rising power, economic influence, and offers of multilateralism prompt trade and security reassessment.
Germany's Chancellor Merz to visit China next week
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China next week to hold high-level talks with President Xi Jinping focused on trade and economic relations.
Why German companies can't quit China DW 11/21/2025
With China covering, for instance, more than 95% of the rare earth market, you cannot replace this in a short time," he told DW. "These are long-standing and reliable trading relationships, and the material and processes are proven.