Hamburg port

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China skepticism becomes mainstream
The partial sale of the Hamburg port terminal marked a tipping point in the perception of China by the German public. Concerns about growing dependence now reached segments of the population for whom Beijing's industrial policy previously meant nothing more than boring news in the business section. Olaf Scholz also takes this baggage with him on his first trip to China as German Chancellor. continue reading →
‘Xi Jinping now gathered all the yes-men’
Joerg Wuttke, President of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, considers Xi Jinping's new leadership team an echo chamber without any objections. For Xi, security and stability are now more important than market economy and innovation. For this very reason, he believes it is now more important than ever to speak with China. He considers Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Beijing, as well as the sale of shares in the Port of Hamburg, to be sensible and important. Frank Sieren spoke with Wuttke. continue reading →
Cosco entry comes at a high political price for Scholz
Against all odds, Scholz pushed through the port deal with Cosco in Hamburg. This cost him significant political capital in the governing coalition and the federal states. He even angered the city's sinologists, who are usually rather reserved on political issues. Meanwhile, business representatives warn against "China-bashing". continue reading →
Port dispute is just the beginning
Following China.Table's exclusive coverage of a compromise on Cosco's stake in the port of Hamburg, the discussion about Chinese investments is heating up. Politicians of various groups are calling for more distance from China. Meanwhile, the Port of Duisburg also has to answer for its relationship with Cosco. continue reading →
Chancellor’s office shies away from decision in Hamburg port dispute
The dispute over the planned stake of the Chinese state-owned company Cosco in a container terminal at the Port of Hamburg is coming to a head. Both the Green Party and the opposition increase the pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz. But it appears he wants to sit out the conflict. continue reading →
Port dispute: New deal without blocking minority for Cosco
After massive criticism of the sale of shares in the Port of Hamburg to the Chinese state-owned company Cosco, a last-minute compromise now seems imminent. According to the compromise, the Chinese side would take a smaller share in the terminal and thus settle for minor influence. At the same time, Germany wants to push for a "European port initiative" to prevent China from playing European port locations off against each other. continue reading →
Port of Hamburg: Cosco sets deadline for entry
The Chinese shipping company Cosco has set a deadline for the German government to approve its planned participation in a Port of Hamburg terminal. According to the German broadcaster NDR, the federal government is to issue the outstanding approvals by the end of the year. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is also in favor […] continue reading →