The EU Commission wants to reduce Europe’s dependence on China. At the Berlin Global Dialogue, the president presented “RESourceEU,” a new program designed to secure raw materials and promote recycling.
By Corinna Visser
The cancellation of Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip to China at short notice highlights the difficult situation in German-Chinese relations. Against this backdrop, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers one of her clearest China speeches to date in Berlin.
By Amelie Richter, Stefan Braun and Fabian Peltsch
The Chinese leadership wants to continue its industrial policy guidelines in the 15th five-year plan, drive forward the development of important key technologies and strengthen economic independence. At the same time, domestic consumption is to be promoted and even the average life expectancy of the population increased.
By Fabian Peltsch
On the fringes of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, the USA concluded trade agreements with four countries in the region. The heads of state of Thailand and Cambodia signed an extended ceasefire agreement in the presence of Trump.
By Leonardo Pape
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
