Published: February 7th, 2022,
Last updated: February 7th, 2022
Decoupling and China’s simultaneous isolation from the world are currently being reported in many places. Frank Sieren questions this portrayal and, to this end, has taken a look at China’s direct investments abroad. His finding is that, despite common discussions, China’s interest in foreign countries has by no means waned. However, the targets of Chinese investment have changed significantly: less high-tech and less real estate. Meanwhile, China’s biggest projects abroad include the new battery factories in Germany.