All eyes are on Asia this week: The days of apolitical trade are over, the German Economics Minister stressed in Singapore. Instead of "decoupling," Germany must aim for greater diversification, says Robert Habeck at the Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Vietnam on his way to the G20 summit.
By Redaktion Table
Olaf Scholz had the opportunity to break the silence with Xi Jinping in Beijing. He presented Germany's interests and concerns on central issues and found clear words to do so. The vaccine manufacturer Biontech at least received a positive signal.
By Frank Sieren
In "Five Thoughts," the German Chancellor explains how he sees relations with China. He gives a nuanced explanation of why he is going to Beijing at this particular time. But he also tries to please all sides: the Chinese leadership, the German public, regime critics and businesses.
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When Olaf Scholz will hold talks in Beijing, things will be tougher for him than for his predecessors. China's understanding of foreign policy has changed. It sees itself as the spearhead of a new global balance of power. Its partners are also feeling this.
By Christiane Kuehl
From a communicative perspective, the timing of the Chancellor's trip is ideal: After Covid and the Party Congress and before important summit meetings, Olaf Scholz visits Beijing to pioneer and pave the way for urgently necessary dialogue. Even more important than the topics discussed, is the chemistry between Xi and Scholz.
By Experts Table.Briefings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's trip to China and the partial sale of the Hamburg port terminal have drawn much criticism from EU partners. However, the public debate in Germany shows: Concerns about growing dependence on Beijing have gripped broad segments of the population here as well.
By Marcel Grzanna
Chinese intellectuals, dissidents and celebrities from all over the world, 186 in number, have signed an open letter to Olaf Scholz. In it, they ask the chancellor to cancel his trip to Beijing planned for Thursday. China under President Xi Jinping has developed into a Nazi-style dictatorship, they say. In addition to dozens of exiles, many Chinese from the People's Republic also support the initiative by name. Regardless of the risk of potential government repression, they wish to take up their social responsibility, the authors stated. China.Table publishes the letter exclusively.
By Experts Table.Briefings
