German Media Raises Concerns Over Chinese National People’s Congress Meeting
The recent Chinese National People’s Congress meeting has raised eyebrows in the German-language media, with many outlets highlighting the concentration of power in the hands of Chinese state and party chairman Xi Jinping.
German publication Die Zeit ran a report titled, “China: All rights belong to the state and the party chairman,” while Switzerland’s Neue Zürcher Zeitung expressed concerns over Premier Li Qiang appearing weak in their report. The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung even referred to Premier Li Qiang as “China’s weak number two.”
Commentary from Berlin’s Tagesspiegel went a step further, warning that Beijing’s actions pose a threat to Taiwan and the West, labeling Chinese imperialism as a real danger. The newspaper pointed to China’s aggressive behavior in the South China Sea, where conflicts with neighboring countries have escalated.
Business Insider also weighed in, with experts warning that China’s economic focus on exports could lead to a new trade war. China’s push for growth in the manufacturing sector, particularly in areas like electric vehicles and solar panels, has already sparked international tensions.
The overall consensus in the German media seems to be that the Chinese government’s grip on power is tightening, with Xi Jinping exerting more control over the party and state. The implications of this power shift are concerning for both the Chinese people and global economic stability.
As China continues on its path of economic transformation and expansion, the rest of the world will be closely watching to see how these developments unfold and what impact they may have on international relations.