The case of Krah and China’s influ • Table.Briefings

The case of Maximilian Krah, a member of the AfD federal board, sheds light on possible Chinese intelligence activities in Germany. This is not an isolated incident, experts warn. While industrial espionage was the focus for a long time, there have been more recent cases of suspected political influence in Europe and beyond.

Jian G. is said to have made Maximilian Krah, a member of the AfD and a top candidate in the European elections, a significant figure in China. Krah’s Chinese-German employee, who is now a German citizen, has allegedly ensured over the years that the AfD politician was honored in China and offered prominent platforms as a speaker. For example, under the auspices of the „Silk Road Think Tank Association“ (SRTA), which establishes contacts abroad on behalf of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC).

The case of Krah and China’s influence

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