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On Scholz's second visit to China in three years

First Voice

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Editor's note: From April 14 to 16, Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz embarks on an official visit to China, marking his second visit to China since 2022. China has maintained position as Germany's largest trading partner for the eighth consecutive years, with bilateral trade surpassing 253 billion euros in 2023. At the same time, discussions surrounding decoupling or de-risking from China have remained under limelight in Europe over the past few years. What to make of the China-German ties which spells great significance to today's geopolitical landscape? Should China and Germany rejoice with a performance of "Ode to Joy" as a tribute to continued unity or choose the path of decoupling? Tune into this episode of First Voice and hear what our friends in Germany think. The views expressed in the video are his own and not necessarily those of CGTN.

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