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‘Turning away from China would come at a high price’

Oliver Blank is Head of Global Affairs at the German Electro and Digital Industry Association
China is more important than ever for the German electronics industry. Nevertheless, the Association of the Electrical and Digital Industry is also in favor of a tougher stance toward Beijing – and is currently involved in the German government’s China strategy. This is because the Chinese government is taking an increasingly aggressive stance. However, Oliver Blank, who is in charge of global affairs at the ZVEI, says that politicians in Germany and Europe should not impose too many requirements. Felix Lee spoke with Blank.

Mr. Blank, the first draft of a China strategy from the Green-led Foreign Ministry has surfaced. The Ministry of Economics, also led by the Green Party, has contributed to it. What do you think of the draft?

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