Nothing will be achieved in global climate action without China. The country is essential for reducing global emissions, procuring materials crucial for the energy transition and lowering the costs of clean technology. However, in some areas, the West is now more dependent on China than vice versa. And it lags behind in the race for geopolitical influence.
By Alexandra Endres
The second part of the event "China Strategy 2023" focused on China as a rival. The foreign policy discussion revolved around old war horses, the cacophony between von der Leyen and Macron, and urgently necessary China expertise.
By Michael Radunski
The first part of the event "China Strategy 2023" dealt with China as a competitor. The invited entrepreneurs are aware of the problems with China. Many see the solution within the companies themselves.
By Michael Radunski
Juergen Trittin insists that China cannot drive a wedge between Germany and France. He considers the dependence on the Chinese market serious. Trittin calls for subsidies to re-establish a German solar industry and hopes to resolve the contradiction between human rights and the energy transition for imports in the process. Finn Mayer-Kuckuk spoke with Trittin.
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