Gunnar Wiegand sees Germany's China strategy as an important implementation of the EU's approach. In the second part of the interview conducted by Amelie Richter, he also looks at the still timid way of dealing with disinformation from China and the upcoming European elections. The first part of the interview can be found here.
By Redaktion Table
Gunnar Wiegand worked for the European Union for more than three decades, most recently as Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific at the European External Action Service (EEAS). In conversation with Amelie Richter, he looks back on the successes and setbacks of the EU's China and Asia policy: The triad "partner, competitor, systemic rival", for instance, was a step forward in the EU's China policy. One problem he sees is the European decision-making process.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese wind energy companies are still the exception in Europe. But they are slowly but steadily getting a foothold. The industry is getting nervous and demands more support from the EU.
By Christiane Kuehl
Three years ago, Luckin caused a massive scandal with falsified business figures. The company was even forced to delist from the New York Stock Exchange. Now it has suddenly overtaken Starbucks in China. A major difference in its business model put Luckin in the lead during the Covid pandemic.
By Jörn Petring
The White House's new sanctions against China mainly target the US financial industry. Its tone and direction are more of a concern to Europe than the measure itself. The US and China continue to drive a wedge in the global market.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
Globally, the shift away from coal usage in steel production is seen as a crucial climate mitigation issue. However, China, the world's largest steel producer by far, is moving too slowly. Experts criticize the loopholes in Chinese steel regulations.
By Nico Beckert
Consumer prices in China are dropping. With producer prices also having been in decline for a while, deflation has now taken hold. This is detrimental to the economy. The Politburo is responding with cheap credit.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
Artificial Intelligence has dramatically enhanced the Chinese government's capabilities for citizen surveillance. Companies can continually develop new innovations because the state supplies them with valuable datasets. Alarmingly, China is also exporting this technology abroad.
By Marcel Grzanna
It is official: TSMC will invest in Germany together with German partners and receives generous subsidies. As sensible as the site is in the overall geopolitical picture, it does not solve one important problem. The most advanced technology remains in the US and Asia.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
Europe and the USA continue to lose influence in Africa due to the coup in Niger. The attitude of the coup plotters is anti-Western. This will benefit the BRICS countries, above all China, which remains neutral – if the situation remains militarily stable.
By Frank Sieren
