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16 December 2024
RSBK webinar: “Investments in China”
An online discussion about investments in China.
More information to follow.
26 November 2024
RSBK webinar: “China's Economic Prosepects”
An online discussion about the Chinese economic stimulus programs and the return of Donald Trump to the White House and their implications for the global economy and for German companies.
17 October 2024
“Germany and Europe need long-term, innovation-driven industrial policy.”
My interview for the “Mobility Pioneers” podcast at the University of St. Gallen.
18-19 September 2024
11th Sino-German Economic Conference
The 11th Sino-German Economic Conference took place on the 18th and 19th September 2023 in Stuttgart.
9 September 2024
Guest article in China.Table: “How China’s energy expansion affects us”
A commentary on the expansion of renewable energies in China, internal Chinese debates and de-risking à la China.
28 August 2024
Podcast conversation in the China Ticker of China Netzwerk Baden-Württemberg
Conversation about the factor of "cultural differences" when dealing with difficult partners, the 11th Sino-German Economic Conference and the similarity of crises in Germany and China.
15 July 2024
Guest article in Börsenzeitung:
"Delayed decision-making in China"
A guest article on the occasion of the 3rd Plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the challenges facing the country.
15 July 2024
Guest article in FAZ: “Getting Germany fit again with KfW”
Germany needs investments in its future. KfW could play an important role in this. An appeal for more courage, a sense of reality and foresight.
10 July 2024
Podcast interview with Gabor Steingart (The Pioneer)
In an interview with the editor of The Pioneer, I talk about the performance of the current German government coalition, the crisis of social democracy and the right way to deal with the AfD.
4 July 2024
Intern (m/f/d) for our office
in Frankfurt
To support our Greater China team, we are looking for an intern for the Frankfurt am Main location from August to September.
3 July 2024
China-Decoded: Executive Briefing for Decision-Makers
China Decoded: Executive Briefing for Decision-Makers is a joint project between RSBK and the China Institute for the German Economy (CIDW). It will be published twice a month.
10 June 2024
Interview with Table.Media on 25 years of the Kosovo war: “Germany must find a new balance”
Interview about the need to advocate for peace with arms - and about compulsory military service as a service to the community.
May 2024
Guest commentary in BIOspektrum: “Regulation: Is Europe marginalizing itself in technology and innovation?”
A plea against over-regulation, for more willingness to take risks and a stronger focus on innovation and performance.
23 April 2024
RSBK webinar: “World Trade: challenges and perspectives”
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).
23 February 2024
Commentary in Focus: “We have to stand on our own two feet”
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.
18 December 2023
Commentary in China Table: “It is necessary to prevent conflagration”
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.
7 December 2023
Guest article in Cicero: “How Germany and China can work together to support the Paris climate goals”
In the joint article with Joachim Lang, we advocate stronger cooperation with China on the climate issue, similar to the approach of the USA.
6-7 November 2023
10th Sino-German Economic Conference
The 10th Sino-German Economic Conference "Act together in a sustainable way" took place on the 6th and 7th November 2023 in Darmstadt.
2 November 2023
Guest article in Börsen-Zeitung: "China's financial conference sets the course for the future"
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.
13 July 2023
Podcast interview with Alexander Marguier from Cicero
Conversation about German climate policy, the role of innovation and technological openness, and the dangers of ideological stubbornness.
5 July 2023
Guest at „The World meets in Gießen“
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.
19 May 2023
Guest at "Face 2 Face - Sieren & Sommer”
Discussion about the status and perspectives of Sino-German relations and economic cooperation.
16 May 2023
Report: China's Financial Regulatory System (in English)
Overview of China's March 2023 financial regulatory reform.
10 May 2023
Interview at x4in summit 2023 in Nuremberg
Interview on digitalization / medium-sized businesses in Europe - opportunities, challenges and recommendations for action.
29 March 2023
Keynote at EN-TECH.TALKS Wetzlar 2023
Perspective China: How are world markets developing - especially in the technology sector - and what role does China play?
10 March 2023
Interview with China.org.cn: "In the end decoupling benefits no one"
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.
27 February 2023
Podcast conversation with Jan Philipp Fredebeul
Extensive conversation with Jan Philipp Fredebeul in his podcast on the topics SPD, Bundeswehr, Russia and China.
26 January 2023
9th Energy Dialogue
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.
19 January 2023
Interview with t-online: "This has been criminally neglected".
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.
1 December 2022
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin Report: "Energy Security in Germany".
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.
24 November 2022
RSBK report: China's healthcare system (in German)
Unequal access to healthcare, an aging population, and a lack of skilled workers pose challenges to China's healthcare system. What opportunities are emerging?
1 November 2022
Guest article in Cicero: "Bashing is no substitute for a strategy".
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.
13 September 2022
Commentary in China Table: "Germany and China - The Intermediate Tones are Lost".
In my commentary in China Table, I warn of an estrangement between Germany and China in the wake of Russia's attack on Ukraine.
6-8 September 2022
9th Sino-German Economic Conference
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.