The strategy paper from the CDU and CSU expresses concerns about naivety and lack of knowledge towards China. They propose a central competence center for the federal government as a solution.
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Taiwan's indigenous population is more visible today than ever before. For the democratic government in Taipei, they represent a Taiwanese identity that has nothing to do with mainland China. However, discrimination remains a problem.
By Fabian Peltsch
The EU is continuing to look for a united approach to dealing with the People's Republic. This became clear during a general debate on China policy in the European Parliament. MEPs criticized EU Commission President von der Leyen's visit with French President Macron. Macron's behavior in particular did not go down well in Strasbourg.
By Amelie Richter
Over decades, China has built a highly sophisticated toolbox of industrial policy instruments to steer economic activities and incentivize companies to act in accordance to political guidelines and objectives. One of the functions of this toolbox is to shape the role of foreign companies in the Chinese market, especially by setting localization expectations and requirements. The intensity of localization pressure depends on product type, industry and competition.
By Experts Table.Briefings
