China's 'Systemic Rivals Aspect' With Germany 'Increasing', Baerbock Says

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who visited China between 13 and 15 April, had been expected to “set the record straight” after the French President caused a backlash with remarks about the US, China and Taiwan on the completion of his visit to Beijing. Critics thought Emmanuel Macron’s words undermined a common European China policy.