China and Germany
China scores 50/100 toward Germany (neutrality or uncertainty), while Germany scores 45/100 back.
China toward Germany
Objections to de-risking policy alongside a continuing interest in the trade relationship
Germany toward China
Official framing as partner, competitor and systemic rival, with a stated policy of reducing dependence
Recent coverage
- France and Germany move to tackle EU’s growing trade deficit with China - RFI Google News: China + France, 2026-07-21
- Germany is finally waking up to the China challenge. And Beijing is gearing up to respond - Atlantic Council Google News: Germany + France, 2026-07-20
- Germany and France unite on defence, China trade concerns - AnewZ Google News: China + France, 2026-07-18
- France, Germany plan ‘roadmap’ to tackle China trade imbalances - Canadian Affairs Google News: China + France, 2026-07-18
- Germany, France to Draw Up Roadmap on China Trade Imbalances - Bloomberg.com Google News: China + France, 2026-07-17
- Macron says France, Germany have 'never been' so aligned on China issue - Anadolu Ajansı Google News: China + France, 2026-07-17
- Berlin and Paris Unite to Confront EU's Widening Trade Imbalance with China - Briefs Finance Google News: China + France, 2026-07-17
- Germany and France to draw up roadmap on China trade imbalances - The Edge Malaysia Google News: China + France, 2026-07-17
- Germany in the Shadow of the United States, Russia, and China – Systemic Paradigm Shifts - l'Institut français des relations internationales (IFRI) Google News: China + Russia, 2026-06-30
- US, UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese patrols off eastern Taiwan - Reuters Google News: China + France, 2026-06-24
- UK, France, Germany warn China over Taiwan Strait activity - Yeni Safak English Google News: China + France, 2026-06-24
- South Korea, Germany fiercely bid for US$39 billion Canadian submarine deal - South China Morning Post Google News: Germany + South Korea, 2026-06-21
- Berlin gives the OK for tougher trade action on China - politico.eu Google News: China + France, 2026-05-29
- Germany, Spain reportedly push back on European plan to ban Chinese firms; move shows 'rational voices that value market principles' - Global Times Google News: Germany + Spain, 2026-05-28
- Germany news: Economy minister eyes resources in China visit - dw.com Google News: Canada + Germany, 2026-05-27