Germany's new political and journalistic perspectives on China

The incoming German government has not abandoned the strategic triad of China as partner, competitor and systemic rival – but the element of rivalry is becoming more prominent. The new chancellor Friedrich Merz promises a more European-oriented foreign policy and has repeatedly expressed criticism of China. The German government intends to revise its China strategy according to the much-vaunted principle of de-risking. At the same time, Germany and the EU must reposition themselves in terms of security policy without the US as a reliable partner. Where are Germany's political and economic relations with China heading?

The discussion will also address the perspectives for German media's reporting on China. Despite attempts at political rapprochement between China and the EU, access for foreign journalists in China remains restrictive. Social contacts within China have not recovered from the slump during the coronavirus pandemic. For journalism on China, this results in a looming talent gap. How are the opportunities for civil society and journalism in China developing? And what perspectives are opening up as a result of Taiwan's increasing importance in reporting?

The language of the panel discussion is German.

Time:

Friday, 16 May 2025, 7 pm

Venue:

International Alumni Center (iac Berlin)
Linienstr. 65a II
10119 Berlin
(U8 Rosenthaler Platz)

Registration:

Free participation, but limited places. If you'd like to take part, please send a short email to Leonardo PAPE until Thursday, 15 May 2025: leonardo.pape(AT)posteo.de

Guests:

Felix LEE, chairman of the German-Chinese Media Network and editor of the SZ dossier "Geo-Economics". Previously China correspondent for the taz and other German-language media for many years.


Yuli LIN, for many years Germany correspondent for Taiwan's Central News Agency in Berlin and now freelance journalist and author for a number of Taiwanese media.



Amelie RICHTER, editor-in-chief of China.Table. She lives in Paris, her main focus is on the relations between China and the European Union. She previously worked for the Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa) in Sydney, Mexico City, Strasbourg, Brussels and Paris.


Steffen WURZEL, Berlin studio of Deutschlandfunk. From there he reports on China and co-hosts the podcast "Welt.Macht.China". He was previously ARD radio correspondent in Shanghai and Istanbul.



The discussion will be moderated by Leonardo PAPE, freelance editor at China.Table.


The event is presented in cooperation with China.Table.