German Chancellor Scholz Navigates Trade and Politics During China Visit

During his three-day visit to China, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is emphasizing Germany's commitment to maintaining economic relations with China, despite pressure from Western allies. This trip marks Scholz's longest and most significant foreign journey since taking office in 2021. Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron previously discussed the impact of the war in Ukraine on European security and the European Union's accusations against China for flooding Europe with subsidized goods sold at below-market prices. In their conversation, they also emphasized the importance of boosting European competitiveness.