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China's growing grip on key German industries: China has emerged as a major threat to Germany's car industry and is also putting the chemicals and ...
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Mercedes freezes all new spending at German plants and weighs factory closures: Mercedes freezes all new spending at German plants and weighs factory closures ...
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Sovereign AI plan ‘makes no sense,’ German MP says: €40 billion in data center investment backs Germany’s sovereign AI debate as Thomas Jarzombek rejects full ...
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Germany bans China's drones, joins growing Western push to curb Chinese tech over data security concerns
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The Volkswagen Crisis Exposes Germany’s Industrial Decline: A proud symbol of German industry, Volkswagen enjoys far-reaching government support ...
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In Depth: Europe’s China Trade Problem Is Becoming a Political One: In Depth: Europe’s China Trade Problem Is Becoming a Political One -Falling exports ...
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Espionage: How Chinese agents are infiltrating German universities: From espionage suspicions at the state research center to recruitment attempts of scientists: ...
de.euronews.com/2026/11/02/spionage-wie-chinas-agenten-deutsche-hochschulen-unterwandern

Germany’s Drug Pricing Reforms Test Pharma Investment, Puts China’s Licensing Boom to the Test
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OpinionGermany intends to block sale of logistics firm to China's Cosco, newspaper reports
reuters.com/world/china/germany-intends-block-sale-logistics-firm-chinas-cosco-newspaper-reports-2026-09-29/

Germany summons Chinese envoy over reported training of Russian troops: The Chinese ambassador in Berlin was summoned for urgent talks over media reports that ...
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German carmakers assess China, defense tie-ups to revive idle sites: Germany's embattled carmakers are desperately seeking solutions for their underused ...
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German Diplomacy at a Time of Japan-China Tensions: Berlin is navigating a particularly tricky path.
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German foreign minister to discuss rare earths, steel in China visit: Germany's foreign minister plans to tackle critical issues such as rare earths and steel ...
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Key FactsGermany-China Talks on Critical Trade and Raw Materials
Dec 7, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Johann Wadephul is set to visit China in December 2025 to address trade restrictions and market overcapacity issues.
- Key topics include rare earths, electromobility, and steel, which are vital to Germany’s economic interests.
- The minister stresses the importance of direct dialogue despite differing views and geopolitical challenges.
- The EU has implemented quotas to shield its steel industry from low-cost Asian imports.
In times of growing international tensions and geopolitical upheaval, direct, intensive exchange with China is necessary, indeed indispensable.— Johann Wadephul, during a press conference ahead of his trip to China.

Germany news: Berlin commits €60M to climate adaptation fund: Germany's environment minister made the announcement at COP30 in Brazil ...
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Germany lines up new powers to fend off Chinese tech: New law set to come into place as Germany toughens its stance on China.
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Paid articlePaywall German Firms Hand Over Secrets That China Could Use for Leverage: As German firms wrestle with new Chinese controls on rare earths, they are handing Beijing ...
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Germany accuses China of laser targeting aircraft in EU mission: Germany summoned the Chinese ambassador to the foreign ministry on Tuesday after saying China's ...
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Key FactsLaser Targeting Incident Involving German Aircraft
Jul 8, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Germany summoned the Chinese ambassador after a Chinese warship aimed a laser at a German aircraft in the Red Sea.
- The aircraft was engaged in the EU ASPIDES mission, protecting maritime routes and conducting reconnaissance since October.
- The laser incident caused the mission flight to be aborted, with the plane safely landing in Djibouti before resuming operations.
- Germany's defense ministry highlighted the laser use endangered personnel and equipment involved in the operation.

China military uses laser on US ally's aircraft: What to know: The laser was used to disrupt an EU operation, the German Foreign Office said.
newsweek.com/china-laser-germany-nato-aircraft-eu-2095879

Analysis | Trump is silent on far-right violence, again: Trump's lack of response to a far-right terror attack in Germany was in keeping with a long-running ...
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