
This year's position paper of the EU Chamber of Commerce in Beijing takes note of several current trends with great concern. Industries, where China plans to become independent, are no longer welcome – and they are increasingly feeling the rejection. However, there are still companies for which the red carpet is being rolled out.
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Omid Nouripour is convinced that China's rise could be a blessing for humankind if it adhered to international rules. But the People's Republic acts reckless and dangerous. The Green Party foreign policy expert calls for more strength when it comes to dealing with Beijing. The Chancellor's Office and the German auto industry receive harsh criticism. The interview was conducted by Michael Radunski. Here, you can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.
By Michael Radunski
China wants to end the construction of new coal-fired power plants abroad. This may also mean an end to the financing of coal-fired power by Chinese development banks – which could be an important step in the fight against climate change, as Beijing invested billions in this sector in the past. But the devil is in the details.
By Nico Beckert
China's government is cracking down on the real estate market in an effort to contain soaring prices. The measures are intended to support people in search of affordable housing, but they are also increasingly becoming a problem for China's real estate giants.
By Redaktion Table