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Germany’s Far-Right Pivot to China

Germany’s Far-Right Pivot to China

By Tim Hildebrandt
As the AfD surges in the polls, its China-friendly foreign policy has come under closer scrutiny.

The German Elections and Angela Merkel’s China Legacy

The German Elections and Angela Merkel’s China Legacy

By Frederick Kliem
A new government must re-adjust Germany’s China approach. Fortunately, the likely new coalition is well-placed to do so.
How a German Frigate in the South China Sea May Upend Beijing-Berlin Relations

How a German Frigate in the South China Sea May Upend Beijing-Berlin Relations

By Larissa Stünkel and Marc Lanteigne
As Merkel’s lengthy term comes to an end, the frigate deployment may be the beginning of a sea change in Germany’s China approach.

China-Germany Relations at the Crossroads

China-Germany Relations at the Crossroads

By Shannon Tiezzi
China tries to keep Germany a bright spot in its European relations, as an end to Angela Merkel’s lengthy tenure looms.

Germany’s Indo-Pacific Vision: A New Reckoning With China or More Strategic Drift?

Germany’s Indo-Pacific Vision: A New Reckoning With China or More Strategic Drift?

By Coby Goldberg
Like Monday’s summit, Berlin’s regional strategy tinkers around the edges of trade policy without risking the cost of a full-fledged strategic reckoning with China.

China, EU Leaders Hold ‘Intense’ Virtual Meeting

China, EU Leaders Hold ‘Intense’ Virtual Meeting

By Shannon Tiezzi
The meeting highlighted continuing areas of friction between China and Europe, especially on market access and human rights.

Germany’s Faustian Bargain With China

Germany’s Faustian Bargain With China

By Theresa Fallon
In allowing Huawei to bid for Germany’s 5G development, Merkel has departed from broader European strategy.
Brexit on the Brain as Germany’s Chancellor Comes to Japan

Brexit on the Brain as Germany’s Chancellor Comes to Japan

By Daniel Hurst
Trade issues – including the UK’s looming departure from the European Union – topped the agenda for Angela Merkel in Japan.

A Reliable Partnership: German-Uzbek Relations in the Spotlight

A Reliable Partnership: German-Uzbek Relations in the Spotlight

By Catherine Putz
German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev that Germany wants to be "Uzbekistan's reliable partner."

While China and Germany Sign Trade Deals, Liu Xiaobo’s Widow Allowed to Leave China

While China and Germany Sign Trade Deals, Liu Xiaobo’s Widow Allowed to Leave China

By Charlotte Gao
Angela Merkel scores a human rights victory while Li Keqiang is in Germany to talk trade.

Was Merkel’s Visit to China Successful?

Was Merkel’s Visit to China Successful?

By Charlotte Gao
While achieving a united front on the Iran nuclear deal, Merkel stood firm on human rights issues.
China and Germany: The Honeymoon Is Over

China and Germany: The Honeymoon Is Over

By Klaus Larres
A visit to China by Germany's economics minister highlighted a blunter approach to bilateral relations.

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