German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock recently visited Beijing and issued stern warnings about China's rising power, citing the arrests of two human rights activists during her stay, while simultaneously rejecting China's claim on Taiwan. This departure from former Chancellor Angela Merkel's policy precedes the development of a new Chinese strategy by Germany's new leader, Olaf Scholz, seeking to decrease dependence on China as an export market. In light of Merkel's economic-friendly relationship with China, Scholz's new stance suggests a large shift in Germany's traditional position. Meanwhile, France's Emmanuel Macron has visited China and reportedly entered into deals with Chinese officials, further complicating the situation. With two of the most influential nations in Europe taking starkly different approaches on China, the future of Europe-China relations remain uncertain.