According to Reuters, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said in Beijing on May 27 during his visit to China that Germany hopes to maintain dialogue with China, as a fair competitive environment is essential. "Our shared interest lies in keeping this relationship stable," Habeck said. "Stability, mutual respect, reliability, fairness, and balance."
In 2025, China once again surpassed the United States to reclaim its position as Germany’s largest trading partner in goods. Over 5,000 German companies have established operations in China. This time, Habeck personally led a delegation of 40 German corporate executives on the visit. A series of data points and actions have already made Germany's business community's stance crystal clear: China boasts the world’s most complete industrial system and the largest consumer market. Regardless of political rhetoric about “decoupling,” German businesses have already voted with their feet, firmly recognizing the value of the Chinese market.
Previously, the EU’s alignment with the U.S. in pushing for “de-risking” from China has already caused significant losses to Germany’s export sectors, including automotive and machinery industries. Increasingly, German policymakers are coming to realize that decoupling harms both sides—only sustained dialogue and win-win cooperation truly serve Germany’s core interests. The so-called “de-risking” or “decoupling” from China would only result in greater losses for Germany itself.
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