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'Peter Altmaier's pseudo-industrial policy is not bringing us forward'

The FDP wants to stand up for freedom, both politically and economically. Johannes Vogel, a member of the German Bundestag, explains to China.Table why there is no contradiction in this regard when dealing with China. This is why he sees the dispute between the EU and the Anglo-Saxon countries Australia, the USA, and the UK with great concern: Instead of collectively facing the challenge of China, conflict is growing among Western partners sharing the same values. Finn Mayer-Kuckuk spoke with Vogel. Here, you can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.

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"No ideological lecture overkill by the Greens"

Hans-Peter Friedrich, former Minister of the Interior and now Chairman of the Dialogue Forum China-Brücke talks with China.Table about the conflict of economic interests and German values, the purpose of the new Indo-Pacific strategy, and a new ambitious self-confidence replacing warning gestures. Frank Sieren spoke with Friedrich. Here, you can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.

By Frank Sieren

Waiting for a change of course

By Redaktion Table

Digital policy fall: what the federal ministries focus on

By Falk Steiner

EU Chamber concerned over autarky trend

This year's position paper of the EU Chamber of Commerce in Beijing takes note of several current trends with great concern. Industries, where China plans to become independent, are no longer welcome – and they are increasingly feeling the rejection. However, there are still companies for which the red carpet is being rolled out.

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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

"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

Is China stopping financing coal power?

By Nico Beckert

Gas price rally: the role of Nord Stream 2

Energy prices in Europe are at a record high and there is no end to the rally in sight. Russian energy giant Gazprom and the legal dispute over the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline are also playing a decisive part. Observers accuse the group of artificially cutting gas supplies.

By Timo Landenberger

AUKUS dispute: EU shows solidarity with Paris

In the dispute with the USA, Australia and the United Kingdom, the European Union is sending a signal of unity. But the Europeans have no interest in an ice age with Washington.

By Redaktion Table