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“ China is probably one of the main conflicting lines within the new government because, of course, Germany is a country that is exporting and importing [to China] a lot, and its relationship with China is essential for the economy – decoupling from China would be economically very bad for Germany.”
“ It’s undeniable that she’s given Germany a lot of soft power. Undoubtedly she’s elevated Germany’s image in the world. When she first came onto the scene in 2005, a lot of people underestimated her, but she grew in stature along with Germany’s role in the world.”
“ In previous years, the German government's China policy has already been determined in the Chancellor's Office. The Chinese leadership will now rely on Baerbock and the Foreign Office to show restraint.”
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“ There is less enthusiasm about framing the relations with China as Cold War 2.0. Germany has a huge chunk of its economy wrapped around China. So rival or competitor, it will be a challenge to get in sync with the U.S. in a more direct challenging mode.”
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November 27, 2021