The German government's China strategy calls for de-risking, but companies want to continue to take advantage of the opportunities of the Chinese market. We asked several experts if Germany's one-and-a-half-year-old document is still appropriate.
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How are the SPD, Greens and CDU/CSU positioning themselves on China in the upcoming election campaign? And what important items would they implement if they were part of the next German government? Their election manifestos contain important topics relating to foreign policy and dealing with China as an economic competitor.
By Amelie Richter
The Spanish economist is an important voice for banks, think tanks and policymakers, having initially focused solely on China to quench her thirst for knowledge.
By Redaktion Table
China is perceived as an environmental polluter. However, Raimund Bleischwitz writes that Germany can learn a lot from China when it comes to the circular economy. The two countries could also cooperate successfully in this area.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Political scientist Andreas Fulda believes a short-term paradigm shift in the German discourse on China is unavoidable if the country is to end its psychological dependence on an authoritarian state. He sees the biggest obstacle in the Chancellery.
By Marcel Grzanna
With his philosophical books and lectures, Xiang Biao reaches a wide audience in China. In this interview, the migration expert from the Max Planck Institute in Halle criticizes the blanket suspicion towards Chinese academics. He believes that Germany needs dialogue if it is to return to its former successes.
By Fabian Peltsch
When it comes to de-risking, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea could serve as possible role models for Germany. They have been working on minimizing their China risks for years. A new study compares their strategies.
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He first sparked the debate about a new China strategy in Germany: As CEO of the Federation of German Industries (BDI), Markus Kerber had already warned of China-related risks in 2015. At the time, German DAX companies complained that he should not "spoil the mood." Today, the dependencies are obvious.
By Felix Lee
Japan's China strategy is characterized by suspicion. Fearing Beijing's aggression, the country is tying its security policy even more closely to the US and seeking closer military dialogue with the EU.
By Redaktion Table
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung accuses the German government of a discrepancy between Berlin's China policy and local implementation.
By Tim Gabel
