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Omid Nouripour MdB, Buendnis 90/Die Gruenen Bundestagsfraktion, Fotograf Stefan Kaminski
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"Our democracy is at stake"

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

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Turning away from coal offers opportunities for wind and solar sectors

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