The G7 summit in Japan not only focuses on the Ukraine war. Above all, China's far-reaching ambitions are a cause of concern for the leading developed countries. They are seeking a joint position and planning a coordinated defense against attempts at economic blackmail. Beijing believes it to be an attempt to contain China.
Von Michael Radunski
Annalena Baerbock receives Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Berlin. It is their third meeting in only a few weeks. But there is no sign of burgeoning harmony, especially after China recently uninvited Baerbock's cabinet colleague Christian Lindner.
Von Michael Radunski
Annalena Baerbock empfängt Außenminister Qin Gang in Berlin. Es ist ihr drittes Treffen innerhalb weniger Wochen. Doch von aufkeimender Harmonie ist nichts zu spüren. Zumal China gerade Baerbocks Kabinettskollegen Christian Lindner ausgeladen hat.
Von Michael Radunski
Instead of takeovers, Chinese companies are now focusing on greenfield investments. Here they have their eyes on one sector in particular: Battery production for electric vehicles. This has far-reaching consequences for Europe.
Von Michael Radunski
Statt auf Übernahmen setzen chinesische Konzerne inzwischen auf Greenfield-Investments. Hierbei haben sie vor allem eine Branche im Blick: Batterieproduktion für E-Autos. Das hat weitreichende Folgen für Europa.
Von Michael Radunski
For the first time since the beginning of the Ukraine war, China's President has spoken with his Ukrainian counterpart on the phone. Will Beijing now become the great peace broker? Mikko Huotari urges to take Beijing's efforts seriously. In conversation with Michael Radunski, however, the Merics Director warns of the side effects of the Chinese initiative.
Von Michael Radunski
Erstmals seit Kriegsbeginn hat Chinas Präsident mit seinem ukrainischen Amtskollegen telefoniert. Wird Peking nun zum großen Friedensvermittler? Mikko Huotari fordert, Pekings Bemühungen ernst zu nehmen. Im Gespräch mit Michael Radunski warnt der Merics-Direktor allerdings vor den Nebenwirkungen des chinesischen Vorstoßes.
Von Michael Radunski
The second part of the event "China Strategy 2023" focused on China as a rival. The foreign policy discussion revolved around old war horses, the cacophony between von der Leyen and Macron, and urgently necessary China expertise.
Von Michael Radunski
