Communicative backfires by German CEOs

Dealing verbally with the People's Republic of China is a tightrope act, especially for large German corporations. They are not particularly adept at it, says political scientist Thorsten Benner. The most recent example is Siemens CEO Roland Busch, whose statements about forced labor in Xinjiang are now exploding in his face. Especially since they are not entirely sincere.

Last updated: 24. July 2025