Germany's China calculation shifts as import pressures eclipse export benefits

Germany has long resisted tougher action against China, fearing retaliation. But rising pressure on key industries has pushed Berlin to seek stronger EU trade-defense powers to protect its industrial base.

德国长期因担心遭到报复而阻挠欧盟对华强硬，如今在汽车等产业受冲击后转向支持贸易防御工具。文章用出口排名、汽车出口降幅与欧中逆差等数据，梳理这一转向的产业动因与欧盟层面的谈判进展。