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An online discussion on the future of world trade with Pascal Lamy, Vice-President of Paris Peace Forum and coordinator of the Jacques Delors Think Tanks， former EU Trade Commissioner (1999-2004) and former DG of WTO (2005-2013).

A future in peace and freedom, secured through politics and diplomacy, through the strength of our innovative, economic and military capabilities - this is the only thing that will secure us and ensure Europe's global relevance.

The differences between today and Cold War bi-polarity should be taken seriously. The USA is moving towards “managed co-existence” or “competitive interdependence”. Europe has to decide.

In the joint article with Joachim Lang, we advocate stronger cooperation with China on the climate issue, similar to the approach of the USA.

The 10th Sino-German Economic Conference "Act together in a sustainable way" will take place on the 6th and 7th November 2023 in Darmstadt. The conference will be held in German and Chinese.

In the guest article, I advocate for a closer look at China's work conferences on economics and finance, China's market economy reforms and more openness.

Conversation about German climate policy, the role of innovation and technological openness, and the dangers of ideological stubbornness.

The conference was organized by the IHK Friedberg-Gießen for the first. My keynote speech dealt with the question of the balance between increasing global tensions and a greater need for international cooperation.

Discussion about the status and perspectives of Sino-German relations and economic cooperation.

Overview of China's March 2023 financial regulatory reform.

Interview on digitalization / medium-sized businesses in Europe - opportunities, challenges and recommendations for action.

Perspective China: How are world markets developing - especially in the technology sector - and what role does China play?

Interview with China.org.cn on the occasion of the National People's Congress meeting in Beijing and the press conference of newly appointed Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang.

Extensive conversation with Jan Philipp Fredebeul in his podcast on the topics SPD, Bundeswehr, Russia and China.

The 9th Energy Dialog which was held on January 26 in cooperation with the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin focused on the current situation of energy market and hydrogen as an important component of the future energy mix.

An interview on the occasion of the swearing-in ceremony of the new German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius on the problems of the Bundeswehr.

The report "Energy Security in Germany" addresses the challenges in the energy sector in the course of the developments in 2022. The results will be presented at the 9th Energy Dialogue on 26th January in Berlin.

Unequal access to healthcare, an aging population, and a lack of skilled workers pose challenges to China's healthcare system. What opportunities are emerging?

My guest commentary on the occasion of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's trip to China and the discussions about Cosco's stake in the Tollerort terminal in the Port of Hamburg.

In my commentary in China Table, I warn of an estrangement between Germany and China in the wake of Russia's attack on Ukraine.

The 9th Sino-German Economic Conference "Close Cooperation - Sustainable Business - Healthy Living" took place in the context of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Germany and China.