Germany’s Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche, called for a dual approach of “cooperation and competition” in Berlin’s economic relationship with China this week during her first official visit to Beijing.
Reiche arrived in the Chinese capital on Wednesday for a three-day trip focused on addressing unfair competition, protecting German business interests, and ensuring continued access for rare earths. Her visit comes at a critical time as Germany’s economy faces mounting pressure from heavily subsidized Chinese rivals.
