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German Chancellor Presses China on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

German Chancellor Presses China on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

By Associated Press
During his meeting with Xi Jinping, Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for China to apply greater pressure on its close strategic partner to resolve the conflict.

The New Dynamism in Germany’s Relations With South Korea

The New Dynamism in Germany’s Relations With South Korea

By Tim Hildebrandt and Julian Klose
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has compelled Germany to alter its foreign policy and role in the world. This has also had repercussions for partners outside the EU.
Uzbekistan’s President Mirziyoyev Visits Germany

Uzbekistan’s President Mirziyoyev Visits Germany

By Catherine Putz
Tashkent's readouts of the president's meetings in Berlin highlight the quest for "multifaceted" cooperation.

German Chancellor Pledges Progress on EU-Indonesia FTA

German Chancellor Pledges Progress on EU-Indonesia FTA

By Sebastian Strangio
Olaf Scholz said that the domestic processing of vital minerals, a key goal of the Indonesian government, be included under any future trade pact.

Is Germany Siding With the US in Its Systemic Rivalry With China?

Is Germany Siding With the US in Its Systemic Rivalry With China?

By Hu Chunchun
The two use similar language to talk about China, but that doesn't mean their positions are the same.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Germany’s President Aims to Diversify Ties During Southeast Asia Trip

Germany’s President Aims to Diversify Ties During Southeast Asia Trip

By Tim Hildebrandt
What German interests have prompted Frank-Walter Steinmeier's visits to Cambodia and Malaysia, and what can the two countries expect?

Olaf Scholz’s China Gamble

Olaf Scholz’s China Gamble

By Alain Tao
The German chancellor’s trip to China was driven by pragmatic calculations – and it seems to have paid off.
European Leaders Fret Over Their ‘Value-Led’ Approach to China

European Leaders Fret Over Their ‘Value-Led’ Approach to China

By Duncan Bartlett
The recent visits to Beijing of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European Council President Charles Michel reflected the ongoing attempt to calibrate Europe’s China policy.

German Chancellor Calls for Deeper Trade Ties With Vietnam

German Chancellor Calls for Deeper Trade Ties With Vietnam

By Sebastian Strangio
Olaf Scholz flagged Vietnam as an important future partner in his government's plan to reduce Germany's economic reliance on China.

China Celebrates German Chancellor’s Trip

China Celebrates German Chancellor’s Trip

By Shannon Tiezzi
There were few deliverables from the short visit, but Beijing is hopeful it indicates Germany is moving out of alignment with the U.S. approach to China.

Amid Much Controversy, German Chancellor Visits China

Amid Much Controversy, German Chancellor Visits China

By Hanns W. Maull
Olaf Scholz’s visit to China represents a break with the Coalition Agreement and a return to a commercial foreign policy approach.
Germany and the EU’s China Policy: Missing in Action?

Germany and the EU’s China Policy: Missing in Action?

By Anton Karppanen
Olaf Scholz has kept Germany’s business-first approach to China but that’s increasingly at odds with trends at home and abroad.

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