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Facing the geopolitical rival with the EU and the US

In no other policy field does Germany position itself more clearly in the triad of partner, competitor and rival than in geopolitics: China is clearly identified as a systemic rival. What seems like a gamble for German politicians may not go far enough for some Western partners, however. After a clear introduction, they prefer to cautiously formulate the specifics.

By Michael Radunski

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No explicit support for researchers

When it comes to science and research, the German government sees the fusion of civilian and military applications in China critically. However, the China strategy remains vague, especially regarding concrete offers for researchers. China continues to be considered an important partner for future research.

By Tim Gabel