How Germany wants to turn away from China and Russia

World Economy

Just as many other countries are at the moment, Germany is taking an economic hit – due to vastly increased energy bills caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Germany in particular has relied on Russian gas. But relations with another autocratic regime have also come under scrutiny. China has become Germany’s biggest trading partner in recent years. But Beijing’s increasingly assertive behavior is being watched with concern in Berlin. Here’s Germany’s economic affairs minister and deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck speaking after meeting fellow G7 officials on Thursday.

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