Why do German leaders and businesses visit China amid EU's “de-risking” efforts?

德国领导人为何在欧盟“去风险”努力之际访问中国?

World Today

2026-05-28

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① Why are Germany's economy and energy minister and business representatives visiting Beijing while the EU is “de-risking” from China? (00:41) ② A global partnership to fight poverty has been launched in Beijing. Why is it important? (13:25) ③ China warns Quad countries against "bloc confrontation." How will the bloc harm regional peace? (26:31) ④ Norway is set to join a nuclear deterrence initiative led by France. Why are NATO countries coming under France's nuclear umbrella? (37:38) ⑤ China releases new measures to curb fatigued driving. How will the new rules affect drivers? (47:19)
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  • Germany's economy and energy minister and business representatives are visiting China.

  • A global partnership is launched in Beijing to fight poverty, and China warns Quad countries against bloc confrontation.

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  • I'm Do Hongyu in Beijing.

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  • Our first story.

  • Chinese Vice Premier He lifeng has called on China and Germany to consolidate the foundation of traditional cooperation

  • and tap the potential for cooperation in emerging fields.

  • He made the remarks while meeting with Germany's Economy and Energy Minister Katharina Reiche

  • and German business representatives in Beijing.

  • The Vice Premier expressed the hope that both sides will promote the sustained

  • and healthy development of bilateral economic and trade relations through high-level cooperation.

  • Reiche describes Germany as a reliable economic and trade partner of China.

  • She says the German business community remains confident in China's prospects

  • and innovation capabilities and is committed to deepening cooperation with the country.

  • For more, we're joined by Zhou Mi,

  • a senior research fellow with the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.