The Chinese-speaking community in Germany has also been following the federal elections closely. However, hopes and expectations of the new government vary significantly depending on origin. A Chinese mother from Siegburg hopes for more respect for her home country. Hong Kong citizens and Uyghurs, on the other hand, want a hard line vis-à-vis Beijing.
By Marcel Grzanna
Germany has voted - and as expected, the result does not produce a compelling government constellation. Yet Sino-German relations and business with China will depend on which parties join forces after the election. We provide an overview.
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China's panda diplomacy was made famous by a gift to US President Nixon – or rather, to his wife, Pat Nixon. But pandas have always been Beijing's image carrier and diplomatic tool, even dating back to the Tang Dynasty. However, a specimen of the black and white bears once fell victim to trigger-happy presidential sons.
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