‘Encouraging China to set more amb • Table.Briefings

Climate policy plays an important role in the German government’s first China strategy. Germany faces a dilemma: On the one hand, the federal government wants to encourage China to be more engaged in climate action. On the other hand, it wants to reduce dependence on green technology imports from China. So, how can both goals be achieved simultaneously – more cooperation and more independence?

When it comes to green technologies such as solar panels and lithium batteries and raw materials for the energy transition, there are „critical dependencies“ on China that the People’s Republic has already „instrumentalized“ when dealing with other countries, Germany’s China strategy warns. Consequently, it aims to diversify supply chains and strengthen „Europe’s innovative strength and production capacities, including in environmental technologies.“

‘Encouraging China to set more ambitious targets’

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