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Metin Hakverdi – Hamburg Member of Parliament and China rapporteur
Metin Hakverdis’ constituency of Hamburg-Bergedorf-Harburg has a very direct link to China: the Container Terminal Altenwerder. Several million containers are handled there every year – many from the Middle Kingdom. “It’s impressive when you stand up there on the bridge for half an hour and look at all the arrivals,” reports the Member of the […] continue reading →
Coalition draft: Berlin adopts EU formulations
The coalition agreement between the SPD, FDP, and Greens could see Berlin take on a harsher official tone towards Beijing. Relations with China should be shaped in the “dimensions of partnership, competition and system rivalry“, reported Der Spiegel, citing a draft of the paper. So far, the term “system rivalry” has not appeared with regard […] continue reading →
Draft resolution: CAI only after end of sanctions
This week, the European Parliament will adopt a resolution on the sanctions imposed by Beijing. The resolution will probably link the future of the investment agreement between the European Union and China (CAI) to the lifting of the sanctions against European politicians, scientists, and organizations. Several MEPs already expressed this demand. With the resolution, the […] continue reading →
No decoupling from China
China is not only a partner and economic competitor for Germany but also a systemic rival. This means that global challenges will also have to be solved jointly with China in the future. But no decoupling from China also means a level playing field and stricter reciprocity. Europe must not allow itself to be divided and, in coordination with the US, should find a common China policy. continue reading →