Meetings such as the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business need more entrepreneurship and less politics, more humility and less lecturing, more self-criticism and fewer demands. This is the only way to meet potential partners at eye level.
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In view of the tense relationship with China, Berlin is looking towards India with increasing interest. The German ambassador, Philipp Ackermann, talks in an interview about the country's sufficient potential and willingness to further increase trade with Germany. Like Germany, the world's most populous country has maneuvered itself into becoming too dependent on China in some sectors.
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According to German State Secretary for Economic Affairs Brantner, the declaration of intent is an important step in making European industry less dependent on China. Vučić's decision also has industrial policy reasons.
By Redaktion Table
The European Parliament has confirmed Ursula von der Leyen as head of the EU Commission. The political guidelines for 2024 to 2029, which were published on Thursday, are peppered with projects that affect the People's Republic.
By Amelie Richter
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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On his Asian trip, Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Robert Habeck’s first stop is South Korea. The country is not only a key partner for the German and European Indo-Pacific strategy but also a role model in terms of de-risking.
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Industrial espionage from the partner country and key market: Chinese hackers have been infiltrating Volkswagen's systems for four years.
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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.
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Jens Spahn travels to China shortly after Olaf Scholz and uses the opportunity to criticize the Chancellor and the German government. Meanwhile, Juergen Hardt, foreign policy spokesman for the CDU parliamentary group, praises the Chancellor.
By Redaktion Table
