Shortly ahead of the G20 summit in Bali, Xi Jinping confronts Joe Biden with emphatic self-confidence. He resents criticism of his Taiwan policy and plays the schoolmaster. Biden addresses human rights, Xi complains about rising US trade barriers. The official protocols of both sides reveal interesting differences.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
Germany wants to reduce its economic dependence on China. Solutions are being sought at the Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore. In an interview with Malte Kreutzfeldt, Roland Busch explains which countries could be considered as alternatives. However, the chairman of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business also warns against false expectations.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
All eyes are on Asia this week: The days of apolitical trade are over, the German Economics Minister stressed in Singapore. Instead of "decoupling," Germany must aim for greater diversification, says Robert Habeck at the Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Vietnam on his way to the G20 summit.
By Redaktion Table