Overview

• Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany arrives in China with a large delegation, aiming to bolster economic relations and address trade imbalances.
• During his visit, Scholz is set to discuss with Chinese leaders the concerns over unfair competition and the need for a level playing field for foreign companies.
• Scholz's agenda includes pressing China to use its influence on Russia to help de-escalate the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
• The visit highlights the complex dynamics between China and the EU, with issues ranging from economic dependencies to geopolitical tensions.
• German companies remain heavily invested in China, despite increasing challenges and the impact of Chinese policies on foreign businesses.