Merkel Has Made a U-Turn on China But It May Be Too Late

The chancellor is maintaining a hard line, but it comes at a high risk for Germany’s export-dependent economy.

Merkel Visits China Amid Risks to Germany's Export-Dependent Economy
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As deputy foreign minister, Wolfgang Ischinger had unique insight into Germany’s friendly approach to Beijing.