Renaming of Germany's 'China City' sparks controversy.

The German city of Duisburg, once known as "China City," has shifted away from its close ties with Beijing, reflecting a broader rethink in Europe on relations with China. While trade continues to flow, concerns about competition, influence, and exposure have clouded hopes that China would help boost Europe's economies. European policymakers are wary after seeing how dependence on Russian energy limited their leverage when President Vladimir Putin's tanks rolled toward Kyiv. Germany, as the EU's largest economy, is pivotal for Europe's relationship with China, and its new China policy will explain what "de-risking" means in actual terms concerning trade and technology science, culture, and different levels of government within Germany.