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On the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, the US and China agreed on a “preliminary consensus” in the trade dispute, which must now go through the respective internal approval processes. A final agreement could already be signed at the meeting between Trump and Xi in South Korea.
By Fabian Peltsch
In this interview, Saxony’s minister president talks about his impressions of his trip to Asia and the lessons learned from the TSMC project in Dresden.
By Fabian Peltsch
The postponement of Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip to China is not a diplomatic misstep, but a necessary signal. Anyone who clearly identifies German interests – from China’s support for Putin’s war to unfair trade practices – must not allow themselves to be blackmailed.
By Reinhard Bütikofer
Johann Wadephul’s canceled trip to China is emblematic of the lack of direction in Germany’s China policy. In a time of global power shifts, Berlin is squandering valuable opportunities to build trust and secure economic interests.
By Maximilian Mayer
China is making its presence felt at the Frankfurt Book Fair – but behind the glittering volumes lies an ailing industry. The five-volume work by state and party leader Xi, who has overtaken all his predecessors, does nothing to change this.
By Johnny Erling
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on China to take responsibility for a peace agreement in Ukraine, but has also offered broader cooperation. Wadephul also wants to address the export restrictions on rare earths in Beijing.
By Leonardo Pape
The ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur provides a stage for global leadership meetings. However, internal coordination on trade issues is likely to become even more difficult with Trump’s visit. The agenda also includes updating the ASEAN-China trade agreement.
By Leonardo Pape
The fourth plenum of the Central Committee of the Communist Party has come to an end in Beijing. A final declaration reaffirms the party leadership’s intentions to modernize industry and promote technological independence.
By Leonardo Pape