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'China has other interests than peace in Ukraine'

Norbert Roettgen is one of Germany's most distinguished foreign policy experts. In this interview, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) politician urgently warns: Considering China as a possible peace mediator for Ukraine would be naive – and dangerous. He also has clear words for the conduct of the German car industry. Michael Radunski and Felix Lee spoke with Roettgen.

By Redaktion Table

210611 -- LAGOS, June 11, 2021 -- Photo taken on June 10, 2021 shows an exterior view of the Mobolaji Johnson Railway Station of the Lagos-Ibadan railway in Lagos, Nigeria. Nigeria on Thursday officially started the full commercial operation of a China-assisted railway linking the southwestern cities of Lagos and Ibadan, to ease public transportation and fuel goods movement in the west African country. TO GO WITH Roundup: Nigeria flags off full commercial operation of China-assisted railway Photo by /Xinhua NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINA-ASSISTED RAILWAY-COMMERCIAL OPERATION EmmaxHouston PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

Debt trap in Africa: lack of alternatives

This time, the IfW's Global China Conversations focus on China's activities in Africa. In the West, the People's Republic's huge loans are seen very critically. One problem: There is a lack of alternatives from the West.

By Michael Radunski