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Feature

ZF Friedrichshafen reduces risks – but not as the German government had hoped

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.

Von Christian Domke Seidel

Analyse

ZF-Friedrichshafen verringert Risiken – doch anders als von Bundesregierung erhofft

Entgegen aller geopolitischen Bedenken der Bundesregierung interpretieren viele Unternehmen De-Risking, indem sie ihr China-Geschäft ausweiten. Sie versuchen dadurch, dieses wetterfest zu machen. So auch der Autozulieferer ZF Friedrichshafen. In Deutschland will das Unternehmen derweil Stellen streichen.

Von Christian Domke Seidel

Feature

Scholz calls for fair competition – which will likely go unheard

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is trying to prevent punitive tariffs on Chinese EV imports to Europe and is appealing to Beijing to ensure fair competition. However, this has no chance of success, as the problem is rooted in the planned economy system.

Von Felix Lee

Analyse

Scholz pocht auf fairen Wettbewerb – Appell dürfte aber verpuffen

Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz versucht, Strafzölle auf chinesische E-Autoimporte nach Europa abzuwenden und appelliert an Peking, für fairen Wettbewerb zu sorgen. Das hat aber keine Aussicht auf Erfolg. Denn das Problem wurzelt im System der Planwirtschaft.

Von Felix Lee

Interview

'We are now paying a high price for our hubris'

He first sparked the debate about a new China strategy in Germany: As CEO of the Federation of German Industries (BDI), Markus Kerber had already warned of China-related risks in 2015. At the time, German DAX companies complained that he should not "spoil the mood." Today, the dependencies are obvious.

Von Felix Lee