Gastkommentar: Chinas wirtschaftlicher Erfolg ist teuer erkauft
Pekings Industriepolitik führt zu Erfolg in Schlüsseltechnologien. Doch nur ein Punkt davon könnte Vorbild für Deutschland sein, meinen die China-Experten Max Zenglein und Robin Schindowski.
China's economic success comes at a high cost, a reality that is beginning to tarnish Germany's pride as an industrial powerhouse. The "Made in China" label is now dominating key industries, putting pressure on traditional German strengths in automotive, machinery, and chemicals. This growing concern about deindustrialization has led to a reevaluation of China's model, with some DAX executives now viewing the country as a benchmark for industrial renewal.
Volkswagen's CEO, Oliver Blume, recently praised China's five-year plans as "optimally structured." However, before declaring a communist plan economy a model, it is worth examining the underlying costs and risks. For decades, China has pursued a deliberate industrial policy aimed at building a powerful manufacturing ecosystem. The goal is to accelerate the commercialization of key technologies like AI, 6G, and green technologies, and to create technological synergies across industries.
The demand for these key technologies comes from a wide range of traditional industries that rely on them for their own modernization. This creates economies of scale, prevents the outflow of traditional sectors to foreign lands, and paves the way for future industries.
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