Germany's New Foreign Policy: A Test on China

Germany's new government has shown a decisive shift in its foreign policy. Under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the country has acted with unexpected speed in response to the war in Ukraine. Berlin is sending weapons to the region and increasing its own defense production. Germany is now strengthening NATO's eastern border. For the first time in decades, the country is speaking and acting like a nation ready to lead on European security. This new strategic character now faces a critical test with China. The world is watching to see if Germany's clear strategy on Ukraine will extend to its approach with Beijing.