Published: April 5th, 2024,
Last updated: April 5th, 2024
The German Chancellery already refused to include the former head of the Federation of German Industries (BDI) on the last China visit. Olaf Scholz never officially explained the decision. However, word behind the scenes was that the Chinese hosts did not want the BDI on the trip. One possible reason: The BDI had called for a critical approach to China in a strategy paper. This time, the BDI did not even try to join. It is a regrettable situation, as it clearly demonstrates a successful act of revenge by the Chinese side and a sign of the German Chancellor’s weakness by apparently allowing himself to be told who to take with him on his trips and who not.