Germany is quietly identifying strategic sectors where China
still relies on European technology and products, amid the risk of a renewed
escalation of trade tensions between the two powers.
According to Bloomberg, German authorities are analyzing
areas considered sensitive, including semiconductor manufacturing equipment,
industrial lasers, specialty chemicals, and advanced medical technology.
Berlin is not preparing immediate restrictions, but rather
evaluating its options to strengthen its position in future negotiations and
have contingency plans in place for potential economic pressure from Beijing.
The strategy also stems from fears that China may again use
trade or access to critical materials as instruments of economic pressure.
The analysis reflects a shift in the relationship between
Germany and China, marked by growing European concern about dependence on
strategic supplies and the need to reduce vulnerabilities to potential trade
conflicts.