Chinese Premier Li Qiang Makes First Foreign Visit to Solidify European Ties amid Global Uncertainty

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is visiting Germany and France this week.
Li met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to strengthen China-Germany relations.
Europe is balancing its economic dependence on China with concerns over China's stance on Ukraine and Taiwan.
Li attended a summit on climate change financing in France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron.
Germany's previous approach to China is shifting due to COVID-19 and tensions with Russia, viewing China as a partner, competitor, and rival.