Merkel trying to save the old approach to China, essentially looking at the country as an opportunity for German business, ignoring geopolitics. Many in Germany and Europe are unhappy with this approach but a new strategy is not yet on the table, even if dynamics point to change. https://twitter.com/noahbarkin/status/1339832994815746048

Problem is that Merkel -- by keeping the door open for Huawei or even opening it, and by rushing towards a questionable investment agreement -- seems eager to make sure that her approach is firmly entrenched before she leaves office.

If she wins these battles, it will be much harder to move forward to a European and transatlantic China strategy that is based on a balance between business interests, longer-term economic interests and geopolitical interests.