Posted 4/15/2024, 2:38:00 PM
German Leader Presses China on Trade, Rights in Delicate Balancing Act
- German chancellor urges Chinese industry to play fair - no dumping, overproduction, or violating IP rights
- Appeals for China to ease restrictions and bureaucratic processes for foreign companies
- Visit comes amid Germany's "de-risking" strategy to reduce economic dependence on China
- Scrutiny on flooded EU solar panel and wind turbine markets pushing domestic producers out
- Under pressure to address human rights issues like forced Uyghur labour and support for Russia
