Olaf Scholz's trip to China comes at a particularly critical time: The battle over the "redistribution of power in the world" is in full swing, while Europe is still struggling to find a common China strategy.
By Experts Table.Briefings
After the debate is before the debate: The next stake by a Chinese investor in Germany already sparks debates. According to reports, the government wants to approve the acquisition of a factory owned by Dortmund chip manufacturer Elmos. Since the Ukraine invasion and Cosco's entry, deals that previously would have flown under the radar are now attracting public interest.
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China's President Xi Jinping is about to serve a third term as head of state. Under him, climate policy became important in the country with the highest carbon emissions. Emissions have been curbed and renewables greatly expanded. But experts doubt that the green transformation will happen faster in the future. Both growth pressure and the coal lobby are too strong, and internal and international crises are too dominant.
By Nico Beckert
Power has changed Xi Jinping. Whereas he used to give candid interviews, every encounter with the press is now carefully scripted down to the last detail. This was also evident at the recent People's Congress, where he presented himself to the public as the personified power of the CP.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The Chinese authorities operate illegal police stations around the world. The primary aim is to persuade criminals to return home. But even regime critics are put under massive pressure by security forces – including in Germany, where the police have so far watched on powerlessly.
By Marcel Grzanna
