As Germany faces mounting economic and geopolitical challenges amid intensified global competition, the spotlight turns to Friedrich Merz, the country’s newly appointed leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). With China’s expanding influence reshaping international trade and industry-a phenomenon often dubbed the “China shock”-questions arise about how Merz plans to confront Germany’s top rival on both economic and strategic fronts. This article examines Merz’s approach to navigating the complex dynamics between Germany and China, and what it could mean for Europe’s largest economy moving forward.
China Shock Raises Questions About Germany’s Economic Strategy
Germany, Europe’s largest economy, finds itself at a critical crossroads as the rapid economic ascent of China challenges its long-standing industrial and trade dominance. The “China shock” has exposed vulnerabilities in Germany’s dependence on global supply chains and export markets heavily influenced by Beijing’s…
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Author : Mia Garcia
Publish date : 2026-02-18 22:23:00
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