German Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil is set to visit China for high-level financial talks, marking the first trip by a cabinet minister from the new German government to its key trading partner. The visit comes amid strained relations following Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s canceled trip and growing concerns over China’s export controls on rare earths, which have exposed Germany’s economic dependence on Beijing. Klingbeil aims to strike a conciliatory tone, emphasizing dialogue and cooperation while cautioning that any Chinese military action against Taiwan would alter Berlin’s stance. The German parliament recently established a commission to review economic ties and Chinese investments in critical infrastructure. The outcome of Klingbeil’s visit could influence whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz undertakes his own trip to China, as Berlin seeks to balance economic interests with geopolitical caution in an increasingly complex relationship.
Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is scheduled to arrive in China on Monday. The German government's delayed inaugural visit to its most important trading partner comes at a difficult time. Lars Klingbeil's trip will be th
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