Group 1 - Germany's foreign minister, Baerbock, has rapidly changed his stance on visiting China, indicating a shift in Germany's approach to international relations following the recent US-China talks [1][16] - The recent US-China summit in Busan has led to a pause in tariff increases and a reconsideration of sanctions, leaving US allies confused about the implications for their own trade policies [3][18] - Germany's previous hardline stance against China, including attempts to impose sanctions and restrictions, has been reversed as economic realities and the need for cooperation with China become apparent [10][20] Group 2 - The EU's approach to China has been inconsistent, with countries like the Netherlands and Germany initially seeking to gain favor with the US through aggressive policies against China, only to face backlash [12][14] - Germany's economic stagnation and reliance on Chinese markets for critical resources like rare earth elements are driving the need for a more pragmatic relationship with China [18][20] - The potential for mutually beneficial cooperation between Germany and China exists, but Germany must adopt a more balanced and realistic approach rather than attempting to play both sides against each other [22]
中美达成共识,德国率先变脸,180度转向令各方错愕
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-01 08:34