Despite all the geopolitical concerns of the German government, many companies are interpreting de-risking by expanding their business in China. In doing so, they are trying to make it weatherproof. This also applies to automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen. Meanwhile, the company is planning to cut jobs in Germany.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Ministers Lemke, Oezdemir and Wissing have held meetings with the Chinese ministers in parallel with the Chancellor. The common theme: problems caused by globalization that require joint action.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
Support for a peace conference – but otherwise the same old story about the West being responsible for Russia's necessary defense against Ukraine. Xi mainly repeats old positions in public, but Scholz still sees success.
By Michael Radunski
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is trying to prevent punitive tariffs on Chinese EV imports to Europe and is appealing to Beijing to ensure fair competition. However, this has no chance of success, as the problem is rooted in the planned economy system.
By Felix Lee
Despite the Middle East crisis, Chancellor Scholz is making time for his planned visit to the Bosch plant for hydrogen drives in Chongqing. The plant is an example of how German companies still have opportunities for future technologies in China.
By Christiane Kuehl
The US has published new information on how and to what extent China is supporting the Russian war of aggression. This also has implications for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's trip to China.
By Michael Radunski
Olaf Scholz will have to raise some difficult issues in China – from unfair competition to the country's close ties with Russia. Nevertheless, Beijing hopes that the Chancellor will be able to balance out more critical voices – including in Germany.
By Michael Radunski
Despite all warnings, the German industry fails to reduce its dependency on China. Combined with unfair competition in the Chinese market, this creates massive existential worries for German companies. For Chancellor Olaf Scholz, this complex situation becomes the central theme of his trip to China.
By Michael Radunski
Taiwan's ex-president Ma Ying-jeou met with Xi Jinping in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon. It happened to be on the same day Japan and the USA were negotiating a new security architecture for the region. The meeting in Taiwan has sparked mixed reactions.
By David Demes
A summit is held in Washington between the USA, Japan and the Philippines. The historical rivals come together – out of fear of the People's Republic. Japan even wants to join a military pact. Beijing reacts furiously.
By Michael Radunski
