Geopolitics
China-Germany Rapprochement: A Lesson in Economic Realism Versus Western Geopolitical Fantasy
China and Germany have moved quickly to mend trade tensions following Beijing's restrictions on rare earths and chips, with Premier Li Qiang meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to pitch closer collaboration in strategic industries. This demonstrates how Western attempts to contain China's growth through supply chain manipulation ultimately backfire, forcing them to return to the negotiating table with the very nation they sought to undermine.
