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Fifty years of diplomatic relations have passed before Germany is represented by a female ambassador in Beijing for the first time. Patricia Flor is the first woman to hold the post, and from the very first days she has taken a somewhat different approach to the office than her predecessors: more presence on social media – and thus more open criticism of the Chinese leadership. The interview was conducted by Amelie Richter.
By Redaktion Table
Annette Schavan has been involved in diplomatic talks with China for more than two decades. 50 years after the establishment of diplomatic relations between Germany and China, she sees mutual relations in troubled waters. At the same time, she observes that China knows more about Germany and Europe than vice versa. This is something that needs to be dealt with, she urges in an interview with Felix Lee.
By Felix Lee
Skepticism was high early on about subjecting antibiotics to global price competition. Today, China is theoretically able to dictate the price of precursors. Only a handful of European companies still resist. Experts warn that the supply of vital pharmaceuticals is no longer guaranteed.
By Redaktion Table