Germany says Europe is open to Chinese cars but not at any price

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the need for a fair and open European market for Chinese cars during his visit to China. He also warned against dumping, overproduction, and intellectual property infringements. Scholz mentioned the importance of fair competition and the prevention of bureaucratic hurdles for companies setting up production facilities in China. Although he did not mention China explicitly, he stated that small countries should not live in fear of larger nations and that borders should not be changed by force. Scholz will be meeting with President Xi Jinping and plans to inquire about China’s support for Russia’s wartime economy.