Germany China policy

In the interplay between the new chancellor and his cabinet, the greatest determinant of Germany’s future China policy will be a third actor – Xi Jinping.

The noble idea of ​​value-based foreign policy in post-Merkel Germany could quickly reach its limits.

A new government must re-adjust Germany’s China approach. Fortunately, the likely new coalition is well-placed to do so.

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.