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How China supports Russia's war machine

The US has published new information on how and to what extent China is supporting the Russian war of aggression. This also has implications for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's trip to China.

By Michael Radunski

Interview

'We are now paying a high price for our hubris'

He first sparked the debate about a new China strategy in Germany: As CEO of the Federation of German Industries (BDI), Markus Kerber had already warned of China-related risks in 2015. At the time, German DAX companies complained that he should not "spoil the mood." Today, the dependencies are obvious.

By Felix Lee

12.02.2020, Remscheid, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland - Auszubildende in Metallberufen, hier an einer Werkzeugmaschine, Berufsbildungszentrum der Remscheider Metall- und Elektroindustrie. - model released - Remscheid Nordrhein-Westfalen Deutschland *** 12 02 2020, Remscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Apprentices in metal professions, here at a machine tool, vocational training centre of the Remscheid metal and electrical industry model released Remscheid North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
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De-risking works for furniture and car manufacturers

The German economy gradually becomes less dependent on China. However, this does not apply to all sectors: Chemical companies are even more dependent on imports from the People's Republic than last year.

By Carolyn Braun

News

Beijing criticizes summit between the US and Japan

Given the tensions with China, the USA and Japan have announced plans to intensify their military and technological cooperation. Beijing's reaction was predictably outraged and spoke of a "smear campaign."

By Amelie Richter

Opinion

'New productive forces' – China's new economic policy model

There is no surprising or even revolutionary concept behind China's "new productive forces." Nevertheless, it should be worth keeping a close eye on developments, especially from a German perspective. A definition of the term.

By Amelie Richter

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VW invests 2.5 billion euros in Anhui

German car manufacturer Volkswagen plans to invest billions in expanding its development site in the eastern Chinese province of Anhui and to create production capacity for two models jointly developed with Xpeng.

By Redaktion Table

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Sanctions against US manufacturer over arms sales to Taiwan

The assets of US defense manufacturers General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems in China have been frozen. Moreover, the companies' top management is not allowed to enter China.

By Amelie Richter

Interview

'China is acting at the expense of its trading partners'

China's overcapacity is jeopardizing the German economy, economist Juergen Matthes warns. In this interview, he warns of global collateral damage if China does not change course. There is a threat of a global price collapse.

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