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After massive criticism of the sale of shares in the Port of Hamburg to the Chinese state-owned company Cosco, a last-minute compromise now seems imminent. According to the compromise, the Chinese side would take a smaller share in the terminal and thus settle for minor influence. At the same time, Germany wants to push for a "European port initiative" to prevent China from playing European port locations off against each other.
By Frank Sieren
Germany must not repeat the mistakes of its Russia policy with China, demands German Foreign Minister Baerbock. The majority of Germans are apparently also prepared to pay a price for reducing economic dependence on China. The German government's new China strategy will show whether Chancellor Scholz's proclaimed turning point will also reach Beijing.
By Redaktion Table
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Beijing in early November. One thing is already clear: It will not be a trip that turns relations with China upside down. What is missing is a solidarity between the German government and the EU that could leave an impression on Xi.
By Amelie Richter
Europe was not at the top of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's priority list when he came to the traditional summer Q A session at the Federal Press Conference in Berlin yesterday (Thursday). The chancellor focused on German issues: Winter energy crisis, burdens on citizens and a renewed promise: "You'll never walk alone."
By Redaktion Table