Experts advocate for pragmatic cooperation between China and Germany post-COVID.

Experts and officials from China and Germany call for pragmatic cooperation instead of setting up barriers in the post-COVID period, as economic ties remain the core part of the relationship. Germany has started to scrutinize Chinese investment, including in telecommunications gear and major infrastructure projects, but experts urge for fair business environment and cancellation of restrictions on Chinese firms. China was Germany's most important trading partner for the seventh year in a row in 2022, with huge potential for bilateral ties in the post-COVID era.