China Must Open Up, Create Level Playing Field: German Economy Minister

China Must Open Up, Create Level Playing Field: German Economy Minister
German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier is pictured during an interview with Reuters in his ministry building in Berlin, Germany on June 17, 2019. Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters
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BERLIN—China must open up its markets and create fair rules for German companies, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said ahead of talks in Beijing this week, adding that he would also discuss intellectual property protection and steel overcapacity.

Germany wants to change China’s trade and business practices, but it hopes to achieve this through talks.