Angela Merkel

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

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.

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

In allowing Huawei to bid for Germany’s 5G development, Merkel has departed from broader European strategy.

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

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

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

While achieving a united front on the Iran nuclear deal, Merkel stood firm on human rights issues.

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

The German chancellor's ninth visit to China may have been the most difficult yet.