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China's global connectivity politics: on confidently dealing with Chinese initiatives
Chinas globale Konnektivitätspolitik: zum selbstbewussten Umgang mit chinesischen Initiativen
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Abstract European attitudes towards China and its Belt and Road Initiative are changing. While the People’s Republic under Xi Jinping is the only country in the world pursuing a global vision, distrust of China’s expanding influence is growing. As a consequence, the European debate about China is becoming in... view more
European attitudes towards China and its Belt and Road Initiative are changing. While the People’s Republic under Xi Jinping is the only country in the world pursuing a global vision, distrust of China’s expanding influence is growing. As a consequence, the European debate about China is becoming increasingly emotional with interpretations fluctuating between alarmism and reassurance. Ideas about the ‘essence of China’ and expectations that the country should fit into the liberal order according to Western standards, however, threaten to limit Europe’s scope of action in dealing with the People’s Republic. In order to develop strategies for a confident German and European policy, China’s current global political approach should be considered systematically. Based on the features of China’s ‘connectivity politics’ (Konnektivitätspolitik), Germany and the EU could formulate policy options that go far beyond the realm of infrastructure. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
China; foreign policy; international trade policy; economic policy; international relations; political influence; power politics; world order; internationalization; world politics; Federal Republic of Germany; EU
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
Infrastrukturpolitik; Politischer Diskurs; Internationale Ordnung
Document language
English
Publication Year
2018
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
4 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 17/2018
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications