Germanys Belt and Road Bargain

In recent years, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has not only transformed global trade relations but also tested Germanys political strategies. This book explores the German Federal Governments ambivalent response to Chinas politics of infrastructure investments under the BRI during Angela Merkels tenure as Chancellor, raising crucial questions about Germanys bilateral relations with China, its economic ambition, and its geopolitical responsibility. This book provides a detailed account of the key political processes and decision points that influenced the Federal Governments stance towards Chinas politics of infrastructure investments. Through its analysis of the interactions between domestic politics and international relations, it aims to offer a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics between the state and business. It examines how the varying interests of numerous industry sectors impacted the Federal Governments response to Chinas politics of infrastructure investments across multiple policy domains, covering Germanys policy on foreign investments and foreign trade, its industrial policy, its broader foreign policy, and its role in European politics.