Episode

Why Germany finds it so hard to handle China

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DW Berlin Briefing - Inside German politics

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Dec 26, 2025

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Summary

2025 exposed Germany's dependence on China, as a source of rare earths and a market and production site for its industry. Berlin says it wants to "de-risk" the relationship. But is it serious? Or is it in too deep? Richard Walker sat down with experts Noah Barkin and Clifford Coonan to analyze Germany's options.