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After massive criticism of the sale of shares in the Port of Hamburg to the Chinese state-owned company Cosco, a last-minute compromise now seems imminent. According to the compromise, the Chinese side would take a smaller share in the terminal and thus settle for minor influence. At the same time, Germany wants to push for a "European port initiative" to prevent China from playing European port locations off against each other.
By Frank Sieren
Bartholomäus Grill is Germany's best-known Africa correspondent. Over the past 40 years, he witnessed how China continuously expanded its presence on the continent. Nevertheless, he believes that prejudices about Chinese neo-colonialism are wrong. In the new "race for Africa," the People's Republic is taking a more far-sighted approach than the Europeans. Fabian Peltsch spoke with Grill.
By Redaktion Table
Our “China Perspective” column is written by authors from the People’s Republic who wish to remain anonymous. On the occasion of the current 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, our authors look at the values of President Xi Jinping.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Groundbreaking days in the conflict between the US and China: While the CCP defines China's future policy at the Party Congress, the White House presents its National Security Strategy in Washington. The disputed areas come to light. This increases the pressure – also on Europe and Germany.
By Michael Radunski