German Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently made a three-day visit to China in an attempt to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Despite tensions existing between the two nations, Germany holds the position of being China’s largest European trade partner.
In response to these concerns, Germany introduced its first-ever “strategy on China” last year with the goal of reducing its reliance on the Chinese market. However, during his recent visit to China, Chancellor Scholz stated that he intends to maintain business connections between the two nations. This decision may have caused dissatisfaction among some of Scholz’s closest allies.
Meanwhile, the European Union has taken action by launching investigations into the export of Chinese green technology. These measures are aimed at protecting European industries from competition. The impact of these developments on the ongoing relationship between Germany and China remains uncertain.
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