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Der Handel mit der Volksrepublik boomt, das Geschäftsjahr 2021 verspricht neue Rekorde. Dennoch wächst in der Schweiz die Kritik an der bisherigen China-Strategie. Kann das Land seine berühmte Neutralität beibehalten, obwohl es mit einem Freihandelsabkommen an die Volksrepublik gebunden ist? Eine Zwickmühle für die Eidgenoss:innen.
Von Amelie Richter
The Chinese battery manufacturer SVOLT wants to start serial production in Saarland by 2024 at the latest. Nevertheless, European head Kai-Uwe Wollenhaupt warns of a battery bottleneck due to the enormous demand. He recommends car manufacturers to secure capacities now. However, SVOLT will not plunge the competition into a price war, the Dortmund native promises in an interview with China.Table. Marcel Grzanna conducted the interview.
Von Marcel Grzanna
Trade with the People's Republic is booming, and the financial year 2021 promises new records. Nevertheless, criticism of the current China strategy is growing in Switzerland. Can the country maintain its famous neutrality even though it is bound to the People's Republic by a free trade agreement? A dilemma for the Swiss.
Von Amelie Richter