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Cosco was barred from acquiring a stake in a German port terminal with voting rights. But now its equally large competitor MSC is even allowed to acquire half of the entire port operator HHLA. MSC, however, is not only suspected of being involved in mafia-like operations, but also has growing ties with China. This is revealed by a secret meeting in Shanghai. Even a formal alliance with Cosco is under discussion.
By Frank Sieren
The Minister of Economics of the German state of Baden-Wurttemberg, Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, outlines her alternative to a value-oriented German foreign policy. Instead, she advocates an interest-driven foreign economic policy. She considers tariffs on Chinese EVs right if dumping is indeed taking place – but she wants to avoid a trade conflict. Stefan Braun and Finn Mayer-Kuckuk spoke with Hoffmeister-Kraut.
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Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is about China's best buddies who massively influence public opinion.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The case of German AfD leader Maximilian Krah sheds light on possible Chinese intelligence activities in Germany. The alleged close ties of one of Krah's long-time staff members to organizations of the Chinese United Front are another warning signal for German politics.
By Marcel Grzanna