Reported about 1 year ago
On July 4, 2024, Deutsche Welle published an article on the trade case involving Mann Energy Solutions selling gas turbine business to a Chinese company, highlighting the German government's emphasis on criticizing China rather than focusing on the details of the deal. The article criticizes the government's prioritization of politics over local employment, raising concerns about damaging Germany-China relations and jeopardizing job positions. Other media outlets also commend Germany's shift towards a more critical stance on China, praising Foreign Minister Baerbock for not prioritizing economic interests over human rights, and Economic Minister Habek for scrutinizing Chinese interest in German tech companies. The decision to halt the sale to China was seen as a logical move from the German government's perspective, reflecting a shift towards prioritizing political rationality over climate protection. The article concludes with the Minister having to take action due to the Chinese buyer's involvement in military shipbuilding.
Source: YAHOO