Why no one approved of Olaf Scholz’s trip to China

Why No One Approved of Olaf Scholz’ Trip to China | GZERO World

Why did German leader Olaf Scholz decide to make a solo trip to Beijing earlier this month? It's a question that many Germans, even within his own administration, are asking. GZERO's Alex Kliment takes a closer look.

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