Germany’s Christian Democrats want • Table.Briefings

Porträtfoto von Friedrich Merz mit blauem Anzug und Brille vor einer blauen Plakatwand der CDU/ CSU — Friedrich Merz, leader of the CDU/CSU party, wants to increase China knowledge within the federal government.

The strategy paper from the CDU and CSU expresses concerns about naivety and lack of knowledge towards China. They propose a central competence center for the federal government as a solution.

The CDU/CSU parliamentary group is calling for a broad-based strengthening of China competence in Germany. A new strategy paper from the opposition party includes a longer section on this topic. A meaningful partnership with China is only possible if the German side recognizes and evaluates the risks involved, according to the paper.

Germany’s Christian Democrats want to expand federal China expertise

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