German economy minister pushes China on competition, raw materials

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2026-05-27

Beijing (dpa) - German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche was forced to attempt a difficult balancing act during talks in Beijing on Wednesday, trying to shore up new opportunities for German businesses while trying to push China on reliable access to its critical raw materials and fair competition conditions. Reiche's two-day visit comes in the wake of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's inaugural trip to Beijing in February, as part of a bid by Berlin t......

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