German vice chancellor visits China in difficult times DW 11/16/2025
A German cabinet minister's visit to China highlights deep economic dependence, strained diplomacy over trade controls and Taiwan, and heightened sensitivity in bilateral ties.
Berlin downplays impact of postponed China trip DW 10/27/2025
Germany views the short-notice postponement of Foreign Minister Wadephul's Beijing trip as a postponement without major damage to bilateral relations and remains committed to dialogue.
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.