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Gunnar Wiegand EEAS EU

'Berlin's China strategy strengthens EU policy'

Gunnar Wiegand sees Germany's China strategy as an important implementation of the EU's approach. In the second part of the interview conducted by Amelie Richter, he also looks at the still timid way of dealing with disinformation from China and the upcoming European elections. The first part of the interview can be found here.

By Redaktion Table

Gunnar Wiegand EEAS EU

'I believe we have now reached a very realistic assessment'

Gunnar Wiegand worked for the European Union for more than three decades, most recently as Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific at the European External Action Service (EEAS). In conversation with Amelie Richter, he looks back on the successes and setbacks of the EU's China and Asia policy: The triad "partner, competitor, systemic rival", for instance, was a step forward in the EU's China policy. One problem he sees is the European decision-making process.

By Redaktion Table

220423 -- TARANTO, April 23, 2022 -- Photo taken on April 21, 2022 shows an offshore wind farm in the port of Taranto, Italy. Italy on Thursday officially inaugurated the first offshore wind power project in the country, and in the Mediterranean region. A Chinese company supplied turbines for the Beleolico project, which was connected to the grid at a ceremony in the port of Taranto in southern Italy.  ITALY-TARANTO-WIND FARM-CHINESE EXPERTISE LiuxYongqiu PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

First wind turbines from China reach Europe

Chinese wind energy companies are still the exception in Europe. But they are slowly but steadily getting a foothold. The industry is getting nervous and demands more support from the EU.

By Christiane Kuehl

China's true rulers

Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic and today addresses the philosophical question: Who truly rules in China? And it is not the CCP or the government.

By Experts Table.Briefings