Germany wants to reduce its economic dependence on China. Solutions are being sought at the Asia-Pacific Conference in Singapore. In an interview with Malte Kreutzfeldt, Roland Busch explains which countries could be considered as alternatives. However, the chairman of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business also warns against false expectations.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
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
The chancellor of a country committed to human rights, democracy and the rule of law would have been expected to keep his distance from those who fight these values. Instead, Olaf Scholz paid his respects to Xi Jinping last week - immediately after his coronation mass as autocrat, criticizes Kai Müller of the International Campaign for Tibet Germany (ICT).
By Experts Table.Briefings
By prohibiting the acquisition of German chip manufacturer Elmos, Robert Habeck stays true to his concept: He sees his role as the active guardian of Germany's supply security against the control of foreign powers. However, one problem remains. Elmos is in urgent need of an investor. Will the German government step in?
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Yesterday, Lara Wolters (S D) published her report on corporate due diligence. As expected, the text is significantly stricter than the proposal presented by the Commission in February. This means Wolters is in for some difficult negotiations: Discussions in the Council are going in the opposite direction.
By Charlotte Wirth
