Analysis: Germany’s China Strategy Has Limited Impact on Bilateral Trade and Investment

Berlin hopes to reduce dependence on its largest trading partner in certain key areas such as medical technology and rare earths, but its long-awaited plan has few specifics

Germany published its long-awaited China strategy document on July 13. Photo: VCG

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Germany’s first-ever China strategy reflects the country’s increased emphasis on reducing economic dependence on its largest trading partner, but the document remains vague on specific measures, making its impact on bilateral trade and investment limited, sources told Caixin.