The German economy gradually becomes less dependent on China. However, this does not apply to all sectors: Chemical companies are even more dependent on imports from the People's Republic than last year.
By Carolyn Braun
When Olaf Scholz travels to Beijing in two weeks, no Federation of German Industries representative will accompany him. Instead, the Chancellor will travel with an unusually large number of federal ministers. Table.Briefings also knows the list of participating CEOs.
By Fabian Peltsch
De-risking is old news for Japan. Tokyo realized earlier than others that excessive dependence on China can also be harmful. And yet Japan also significantly benefited from China's growth.
By Redaktion Table
The Bundesbank warns against too rapid decoupling from China, as it poses significant risks to the stability of the German economy and financial system.
By Fabian Peltsch
The IfW has simulated the "Cold War 2.0" scenario. If trade between Germany and China were to come to a standstill, an economic shock would ensue. However, it could be weathered within a few years.
By Felix Lee
According to the German Institute for Economic Research (IW), German companies are not doing enough to reduce their one-sided dependencies on China. Out of 400 companies surveyed in North Rhine-Westphalia alone, 40 percent are dependent on products from China.
By Felix Lee
