German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Visits China Amid Trade Tensions and Calls for Russia to De-escalate Ukraine Conflict

Scholz's trip focuses on strengthening economic ties and addressing unfair competition, while also urging China to influence Russia's actions in Ukraine.

• Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany arrives in China with a large delegation, aiming to bolster economic relations and address trade imbalances.
• During his visit, Scholz is set to discuss with Chinese leaders the concerns over unfair competition and the need for a level playing field for foreign companies.
• Scholz's agenda includes pressing China to use its influence on Russia to help de-escalate the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
• The visit highlights the complex dynamics between China and the EU, with issues ranging from economic dependencies to geopolitical tensions.
• German companies remain heavily invested in China, despite increasing challenges and the impact of Chinese policies on foreign businesses.

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