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China and Germany are linked through significant economic ties, including trade and investment [1], [2], [3], and [4], as well as complex geopolitical dynamics involving the United States [5], [6], and [7]. Furthermore, their relationship is defined by strategic policy debates regarding technology, security, and infrastructure projects within Germany [8], [9], [10], and [11].
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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 15 facts
claimThe United States and China are exerting pressure on third-party states, such as Germany, regarding the use of Huawei technology.
accountChina operates a pilot project for smart city technology in Duisburg, Germany.
claimThe trade practices of the United States and China, along with the resulting welfare losses, negatively affect Germany and the European Union.
claimThe US-China conflict forces Germany and the European Union to determine the extent and terms of their support for the United States against China.
claimChina operates a smart city pilot project in Duisburg, Germany.
perspectiveThe power rivalry between China and the United States is increasingly affecting the interests of the European Union and Germany.
perspectiveGermany and Europe have a vital interest in upholding liberal values internally and preserving a liberal order internationally, and therefore must prioritize these values in their relations with China.
perspectiveGermany and Europe have a vital interest in upholding liberal values internally and preserving a liberal order internationally in the context of systemic competition with China.
perspectiveGerman and European interests would benefit if US critics of a one-sidedly confrontative China policy gained more influence in Washington, as a balanced US policy would reduce pressure on European capitals to choose between the United States and China.
perspectiveCompanies and organizations in Germany and France, which maintain significant economic relations with China, have advocated for a strong and assertive European Union policy against China's unfair economic practices.
claimCompanies and organizations in Germany and France are calling for a strong and assertive stance against China's unfair economic practices.
claimTrade practices of the US and China and welfare losses from their conflict affect Germany and Europe.
claimBoth the United States and China are exerting strong pressure on third states, such as Germany, regarding the use of Huawei technology.
claimThe power rivalry between the United States and China is increasingly impinging on the interests of the European Union and Germany.
claimGermany and the European Union face concerns regarding the potential impact of Chinese technology investments on the European model of state and society, specifically regarding the protection of individual rights and the potential outflow of personal data.
Quest for Strategic Autonomy? Europe Grapples with the US - China ... realinstitutoelcano.org 7 facts
measurementGermany has the highest share of total outward FDI to China at 5.9%, while Denmark, the UK, and Greece each have approximately 5.5%.
measurementGermany is the leading European exporter to China, with USD 105.95 billion in exports, followed by the United Kingdom at USD 34 billion.
claimGermany is adopting a more critical posture regarding scientific collaboration and technological infrastructure with China.
measurementGermany and the United Kingdom remained the largest importers of Chinese goods in absolute terms, with imports valued at USD 172 billion and USD 99 billion, respectively.
measurementAs of 2020, the Netherlands, the UK, and Germany accounted for the highest amounts of Chinese inward investment in absolute terms, with approximately USD 58 billion, USD 32 billion, and USD 18 billion respectively.
claimIn 2024, the United States overtook China to become Germany's largest trading partner for the first time in nearly a decade.
measurementWith the exception of France, the trade imbalance with China has widened for all countries surveyed, with the most significant widening occurring in Slovenia, Germany, and Belgium.
Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - CEBRI cebri.org 3 facts
claimIndustrialized economies, including the United States, China, Russia, and Germany, are among the largest contributors to global emissions and face stronger expectations to accelerate reductions due to their weight on the global carbon budget.
claimThe first cluster of countries identified by CEBRI is well-positioned to navigate energy and economic transitions, characterized by high economic diversification, strong macroeconomic fundamentals, and robust capabilities to conduct an orderly transition, despite vulnerability to stranded assets and fossil fuel dependence. Examples include the US, China, and Germany.
claimIndia, Germany, and China have strong incentives to develop domestic low-carbon alternatives at scale to enhance energy security, as they face lower obstacles and a higher push to transition due to factors like lower per capita consumption or limited domestic production.
The International Implications of the Russo-Ukrainian War link.springer.com 2 facts
perspectiveIn February 2023, France and Germany viewed China's peace proposal for Ukraine cautiously, while the United States dismissed the proposal as a superficial diplomatic maneuver.
claimGermany’s 2023 negotiations to allow a Chinese company a stake in Hamburg’s port infrastructure sparked debates regarding the risks of Chinese investment in strategic assets, as reported by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
The Middle East Conflict and the Future of the Region's Political Order internationalaffairs.org.au 2 facts
accountThe Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was concluded in 2015 between Iran and the P5+1 powers, which included the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, and Germany.
referenceThe 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Iran and the P5+1 powers (the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, and Germany) required Iran to limit uranium enrichment to 3.67 percent, reduce its enriched uranium stockpile to approximately 300 kilograms, and allow International Atomic Energy Agency monitoring of its nuclear facilities in exchange for the lifting of nuclear-related economic sanctions.
Scientific consensus on climate change - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 2 facts
claimIn 2005, the science academies of Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States issued a joint statement referring to the conclusions of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as the international scientific consensus and urged prompt action on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
accountIn 2001, science academies from 17 countries (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, Sweden, Trinidad, Turkey, and the United Kingdom) issued a joint statement endorsing the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 1 fact
referenceMany countries have developed indices measuring adherence to national dietary guidelines based on the Healthy Eating Index concept, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, Russia, Spain, and Thailand.
ESS Subtopic 6.2: Climate change – Causes and Impacts mrgscience.com 1 fact
claimResponses to climate change vary by political system, where liberal democracies often face fragmented policies due to opposition, while authoritarian regimes may enforce top-down strategies; for example, Germany pursues ambitious climate policies, whereas China balances emissions cuts with coal use to support economic growth.
The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment ... nationalacademies.org 1 fact
referenceThe Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI) have conducted an ongoing analysis of deep decarbonization pathways for 15 nations: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
United States Foreign Intelligence Relationships everycrsreport.com 1 fact
accountThe United States Ambassador to Germany warned the German Minister for Economic Affairs that Germany purchasing 5G telecommunications equipment from China's Huawei Technologies Co. might force the United States to reduce intelligence sharing with Germany.
Global overview of dietary outcomes and dietary intake assessment ... link.springer.com 1 fact
measurementStudies on diet in maritime settings were conducted in the UK, Germany, Denmark, Iran, India, China, Croatia, Italy, Brazil, the Philippines, Lithuania, and Poland, in addition to the United States.
Advancing U.S.-China Coordination amid Strategic Competition - CSIS csis.org 1 fact
referenceMel Leffler demonstrates that U.S. presidents during the Cold War pursued cooperation with the Soviet Union through formal and informal arrangements that served U.S. self-interest, such as avoiding kinetic war, delaying China’s nuclear ambitions, sustaining a divided post-war Germany, and deterring nuclear proliferation.
The geopolitics of energy transition, part 1: Six challenges for the ... ine.org.pl 1 fact
claimCountries such as China, Indonesia, and Germany are simultaneously increasing investment in green energy transition while adding hundreds of gigawatts of coal power to their electrical grids annually.
European Union | Springer Nature Link link.springer.com 1 fact
referenceThe government of the Federal Republic of Germany published a formal strategy document regarding China in 2023.
Energy asset stranding in resource-rich developing countries and ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimGermany maintains energy partnership agreements with Algeria, Angola, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, India, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Norway, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, USA, and Uzbekistan.
Open-source software - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
measurementIn 2021, the countries with the highest volume of open source software contributions were, in descending order, the United States, China, Germany, India, and the UK.
Nuclear Energy and Climate Change Mitigation everycrsreport.com 1 fact
referenceThe World Nuclear Association provides country-specific profiles on nuclear power, including reports on France (updated December 17, 2024), Japan (updated December 18, 2024), China, and Germany (updated July 8, 2024).
How China is responding to escalating strategic competition with the ... brookings.edu 1 fact
measurementChina's economy is only 30 percent as productive as the world's best-performing economies, such as the United States, Japan, or Germany, according to the International Monetary Fund.