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Angela Merkel
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.
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Was Merkel’s Visit to China Successful?
May 29, 2018
Was Merkel’s Visit to China Successful?
While achieving a united front on the Iran nuclear deal, Merkel stood firm on human rights issues.
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Was Merkel’s Visit to China Successful?
China and Germany: The Honeymoon Is Over
November 16, 2016
China and Germany: The Honeymoon Is Over
A visit to China by Germany's economics minister highlighted a blunter approach to bilateral relations.
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China and Germany: The Honeymoon Is Over
Merkel's Visit to China: A Balancing Act
June 15, 2016
Merkel's Visit to China: A Balancing Act
The German chancellor's ninth visit to China may have been the most difficult yet.
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Merkel's Visit to China: A Balancing Act
Australia and Human Security: Why Turnbull Has to 'Do a Merkel'
February 15, 2016
Australia and Human Security: Why Turnbull Has to 'Do a Merkel'
Human security is emerging in Australia: The grass roots are speaking against neo-realism.
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Australia and Human Security: Why Turnbull Has to 'Do a Merkel'
In China, Germany's Merkel Talks Trade, Syria, and South China Sea
October 31, 2015
In China, Germany's Merkel Talks Trade, Syria, and South China Sea
Germany wants China to play a larger role in resolving international issues such as the Syria crisis.
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In China, Germany's Merkel Talks Trade, Syria, and South China Sea
China: Court Ruling on South China Sea Case 'Null and Void'
October 31, 2015
China: Court Ruling on South China Sea Case 'Null and Void'
More on the South China Sea and China's fifth plenum, plus updates on Nepal and China's EU diplomacy. Friday links.
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China: Court Ruling on South China Sea Case 'Null and Void'
China's Big Week for European Diplomacy
October 28, 2015
China's Big Week for European Diplomacy
China will host the leaders of Germany and France less than two weeks after Xi's visit to the U.K.
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China's Big Week for European Diplomacy
Back to the Future: World Politics Edition
October 21, 2015
Back to the Future: World Politics Edition
What would leaders from 1985 make of the world in 2015?
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Back to the Future: World Politics Edition
Modi and Merkel Meet, Broadening Indo-German Bilateral Cooperation
October 06, 2015
Modi and Merkel Meet, Broadening Indo-German Bilateral Cooperation
German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits India, broadening an important bilateral relationship.
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Modi and Merkel Meet, Broadening Indo-German Bilateral Cooperation
Modi, Abe, Merkel, Rousseff Together: G4 to Meet on UN Sidelines
September 25, 2015
Modi, Abe, Merkel, Rousseff Together: G4 to Meet on UN Sidelines
The leaders of the G4 will be back together for the first time in more than 10 years.
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Modi, Abe, Merkel, Rousseff Together: G4 to Meet on UN Sidelines
What Can Japan Really Learn From Germany?
March 17, 2015
What Can Japan Really Learn From Germany?
Angela Merkel's visit to Japan reignited the old comparison of Japan and Germany's post-war actions.
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What Can Japan Really Learn From Germany?
China and Germany's 'Special Relationship'
July 08, 2014
China and Germany's 'Special Relationship'
Angela Merkel is in China this week to deepen ties between Berlin and Beijing.
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China and Germany's 'Special Relationship'
China Seeks European Connections
March 29, 2014
China Seeks European Connections
Xi visits the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Belgium to help build up China's relationship with Europe.
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China Seeks European Connections
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love a German Arms Race
October 31, 2013
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love a German Arms Race
Halloween or not, The Naval Diplomat is not scared of a German arms race. Quite the opposite in fact.
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love a German Arms Race
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Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
August 07, 2018
Helen Qiao: China Ready to Cushion Trade Shocks
But re-opening liquidity floodgates is likely to be wisely avoided.
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