China and Germany: A strategic reset in the making?

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  Cutting through an overload of information to get to the heart of the story.

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  This is The Point.

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  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has just wrapped up his first official visit to China

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  since taking office in May 2025.

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  He said he wants to deepen Germany's comprehensive strategic partnership with China as Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined three areas where the two sides can strengthen relations.

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  Now,

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  Merz is the latest Western leader seeking to reset relations with China as concern and confusion grow over US President Donald Trump's erratic trade and economic policies.

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  So what are the main takeaways from that visit?

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  What is the signal for China and Germany going forward?

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  And how might it impact Europe and the wider international landscape?

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  Welcome to this special edition of the Point and Opinion Show,

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  coming to you from Beijing with me, Liu Xin, joining us today from Berlin, Germany.

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  Andreas Hube,

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  Managing Director of the German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade.

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  BWA and co-founder of the Platform for Dialogue China Bridge.

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  Also from Beijing, Jingling,

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  director of the Institute of Global Governance and International Organizations,

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  CIS,

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  here in the Studio Einatang and Senior Fellow at the Center for International Governance Innovation.

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  The warmest welcome to you all and happy the year of the horse.

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