China & Germany
130 shared events · Importance 39 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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Domestic
China: China is benefiting from Germany's industrial shift, with BASF investing heavily in a new complex there, becoming a crucial market for chemical firms.
Germany: Germany is experiencing a significant industrial decline, with its manufacturing sector shrinking and many companies cutting jobs. This has led to economic stagnation and social problems in affected communities.
May 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China has imposed and maintained export curbs on rare earth elements, impacting global supply chains and facing international scrutiny.
Germany: Germany has been significantly affected by China's rare earth export curbs, receiving no dysprosium since April 2025, and is investing in diversifying its supply chains.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China's dominance in critical mineral supplies and industrial overcapacity are key concerns for the G7 (G7) nations.
Germany: Germany's export-dependent automotive sector is particularly vulnerable to the proposed United States tariffs and existing market strains.
May 05, 2026 · 16 articles
International
China: China currently dominates the production of critical minerals, and the G7's initiatives are specifically aimed at reducing this reliance, potentially impacting China's market position.
Germany: Germany is involved in the European Union's pilot stockpile project and is registered to attend the International Energy Agency's workshop on mineral stockpiling.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is looking to exploit strategic openings created by the fraying US alliances and is attempting to promote itself as a more reliable global partner.
Germany: Germany is directly affected by Donald Trump's decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops and scrap missile deployments, straining its relationship with the United States.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China opposes the United States' potential arms sale to Taiwan and views Washington's relationship with Taiwan as a key factor in United States–China relations. China also offered diplomatic help to Iran in negotiations with the United States.
Germany: Germany is affected by the United States — The Pentagon's decision to halt troop deployments, as part of a broader reduction of United States forces in Europe.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
China: China led the Asian region in gold ETF inflows, with mainland China drawing $498 million and China — Hong Kong adding a record $732 million.
Germany: Germany contributed meaningfully to the positive European gold ETF flows.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China exerted 'intense pressure' and 'economic coercion' on Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar, leading to the revocation of flight permits for Lai Ching-te's aircraft. China denies coercion and praises the actions of the African countries, reinforcing its 'one China' principle.
Germany: Germany expressed concern over China's attempts to obstruct Lai Ching-te's travel plans.
Apr 21, 2026 · 65 articles
International
China: China is a founding member of the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Market (OCCCM) and is accelerating the construction of its own carbon market, aiming to share its practices and contribute to global climate governance.
Germany: Germany attended the first high-level meeting of the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Market (OCCCM) as a participating country.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: The trade deal is partly aimed at reducing reliance on China for critical minerals and helping EU companies compete against Chinese rivals in Mercosur markets, where China has a strong presence.
Germany: Germany supported the trade agreement, believing it would help compensate for the impact of US tariffs and reduce reliance on China for critical minerals. Its support created a public rift with France.
Apr 30, 2026 · 23 articles
International
China: China's export engine slowed sharply in March due to the conflict's impact on energy and transportation costs, affecting global demand for its manufactured goods.
Germany: The lost oil revenues due to the Iran war equate to a 1% cut in Germany's annual gross domestic product, indicating a notable economic impact.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
China: China's weaker oil demand has slightly slowed the global inventory drawdown, and its crude inventories remain robust, with the country considering resuming refined-product exports.
Germany: Germany is re-offering crude and jet fuel and will take further measures if shortages occur, indicating its vulnerability to the supply crisis.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is referenced as a competitor to the European Union in terms of industrial strategy and geopolitical competition, emphasizing the urgency for the European Union to adapt.
Germany: Germany, represented by Friedrich Merz, is a 'frugal nation' opposing a large increase in the European Union budget and advocating for budget cuts and increased investments without joint borrowing.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is the largest origin country for international students and has initiatives to attract overseas academics. It also experienced significant internal disaster displacements.
Germany: Germany is among the top remittance-sending countries and a significant origin country for international students.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
International
China: China is a key participant in the trade summit, aiming to stabilize economic relations with the United States while also pursuing its industrial strategy focused on green energy and advanced technologies. China's purchases of American products decreased by $50 billion last year.
Germany: Germany is mentioned as a country whose automakers face competition from China's dominance in EV exports.
May 11, 2026 · 7 articles
International
China: China hosted the U.S.-China summit, engaging in discussions on trade, Taiwan, and the Iran war. It agreed to establish trade and investment boards, potentially purchase Boeing planes and U.S. oil, and affirmed a new framework for strategic stability with the United States.
Germany: Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed international issues with Donald Trump and expressed concerns about the U.S. social climate.
May 14, 2026 · 23 articles
International
China: China is mentioned as an adversarial nation with which Germany has partnered economically, a point of criticism for Donald Trump.
Germany: Germany is the recipient of the troop withdrawal, which is a direct consequence of its Chancellor Friedrich Merz's criticism of the United States' Iran war strategy. This move could weaken Germany's defense posture and its relationship with the United States.
May 01, 2026 · 290 articles
International
China: China criticized the new tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on countries doing business with Iran, as it is a major importer of Iranian oil.
Germany: Germany summoned the Iranian ambassador in protest over the crackdown and its Foreign Ministry condemned the brutal actions of the Iranian regime.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
China: China is a key customer for Iranian oil and is involved in mediating talks between the United States and Iran, hosting meetings between their foreign ministers.
Germany: Germany, through its Chancellor Friedrich Merz, urged Iran to return to talks, aligning with other European allies' calls for de-escalation.
May 06, 2026 · 31 articles
International
China: China is concerned about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on global trade, with its UN ambassador urging for the strait's reopening and indicating it will be a key topic in upcoming talks with Donald Trump.
Germany: Germany, through Chancellor Friedrich Merz, expressed concerns about the US strategy regarding Iran, highlighting strains between European allies and the US.
Apr 28, 2026 · 47 articles
International
China: China is amplifying calls for an immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to hostilities, with President Xi Jinping scheduled to meet Donald Trump to discuss applying pressure on Iran.
Germany: Germany's Chancellor expressed frustration over the prolonged conflict between the United States and Iran.
Apr 27, 2026 · 49 articles
Domestic
China: China is mentioned as one of the economies still larger than India.
Germany: Germany is mentioned as one of the economies still larger than India.
May 24, 2025 · 7 articles
International
China: China currently dominates global supplies of several key minerals, and India's efforts to secure new overseas supplies are aimed at reducing its dependence on China.
Germany: India has signed agreements with Germany this year to strengthen access to technology and partnerships.
May 12, 2026 · 8 articles
International
China: Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China, adding pressure to resolve the conflict. China-based companies have also been sanctioned by the United States for aiding Iran's military.
Germany: Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that European countries share the aim of stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons and are working to bridge differences with the United States.
May 09, 2026 · 47 articles
International
China: China's U.N. ambassador Fu Cong emphasized the importance of a steady relationship with the United States ahead of a Trump-Xi summit.
Germany: The United States is threatening to withdraw troops from Germany due to a feud between Donald Trump and Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is the biggest buyer of Iran's oil, and the United States is pressuring China to encourage Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Germany: Germany urged the resumption of U.S.-Iran negotiations and stressed the importance of solidifying the ceasefire.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
China: China, as Iran's main oil buyer, has expressed concern over the US blockade and called for the conflict to be resolved through political and diplomatic channels.
Germany: Germany has signaled conditional readiness to participate in potential mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz, outlining strict preconditions for deployment.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
China: The United States cites threats from Russia and China in the Arctic as a reason for needing Denmark — Greenland.
Germany: Germany, along with other European nations, sent troops to Denmark — Greenland in a show of solidarity and deterrence after Donald Trump weighed military force.
Apr 09, 2026 · 15 articles
International
China: China's 'teapot refineries' were warned by the United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control about sanctions risks for importing Iranian oil.
Germany: Germany, through its Chancellor Friedrich Merz, has criticized the United States' strategy in the conflict and expressed frustration over the diplomatic impasse.
Apr 27, 2026 · 80 articles
International
China: China is a competitor in rare earth minerals and humanoid robot technology, an unrelated business and technology event.
Germany: Germany tends to back Israel, influencing the EU's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, an unrelated international geopolitical event.
Apr 19, 2026 · 29 articles
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