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
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
Boycotts against European companies sanctions in response to political positioning: Beijing is increasingly using its economic power as leverage. The EU wants to improve its ability to defend against blackmail in the future. A think tank has now presented concrete proposals on how to make use of a new anti-coercion instrument in response.
Von Amelie Richter
