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Angela Merkel
![Germany’s Far-Right Pivot to China Germany’s Far-Right Pivot to China](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-10-06-004749.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-10-12-9.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-08-06-7.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-04-29-10.jpg)
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?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-09-15-11.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-09-14-15.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap-19288608869214-2.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-05.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19021438299678.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18191420742165.jpg)
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?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18144184515026.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-15_16-41-30.jpg)
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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