China’s engagement with Africa is often viewed through the lens of state-driven initiatives. This policy brief deconstructs China as a unitary actor by examining the role of Chinese subnational actors, particularly provincial and local governments, in shaping China’s economic engagement with Africa. Using Zhejiang Province as a case study, the policy brief explores the motivations behind Zhejiang’s efforts to foster economic ties and investment in Africa. It highlights the specific tactics employed by the province, including mobilizing city-level governments and entities to facilitate and advance its economic relations with Africa. It demonstrates how Zhejiang’s unique economic structure and position within the Chinese economy shape its distinct interests and approaches in engaging with African partners. These subnational dynamics are crucial for policymakers as they provide a more comprehensive picture of China’s multifaceted foreign engagement efforts.
China’s engagement with Africa is often viewed through the lens of state-driven initiatives. This policy brief deconstructs China as a unitary actor by examining the role of Chinese subnational actors, particularly provincial and local governments, in shaping China’s economic engagement with Africa. Using Zhejiang Province as a case study, the policy brief explores the motivations behind Zhejiang’s efforts to foster economic ties and investment in Africa. It highlights the specific tactics employed by the province, including mobilizing city-level governments and entities to facilitate and advance its economic relations with Africa. It demonstrates how Zhejiang’s unique economic structure and position within the Chinese economy shape its distinct interests and approaches in engaging with African partners. These subnational dynamics are crucial for policymakers as they provide a more comprehensive picture of China’s multifaceted foreign engagement efforts.
China’s engagement with Africa is often viewed through the lens of state-driven initiatives. This policy brief deconstructs China as a unitary actor by examining the role of Chinese subnational actors, particularly provincial and local governments, in shaping China’s economic engagement with Africa. Using Zhejiang Province as a case study, the policy brief explores the motivations behind Zhejiang’s efforts to foster economic ties and investment in Africa. It highlights the specific tactics employed by the province, including mobilizing city-level governments and entities to facilitate and advance its economic relations with Africa. It demonstrates how Zhejiang’s unique economic structure and position within the Chinese economy shape its distinct interests and approaches in engaging with African partners. These subnational dynamics are crucial for policymakers as they provide a more comprehensive picture of China’s multifaceted foreign engagement efforts.
Friedrich Merz, qui pourrait devenir chancelier en mai, avait déclaré que les droits de douane américains et le bouleversement des marchés rendaient un accord de coalition encore plus urgent.
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Bruxelles envisage également d'autres contre-mesures en réponse au protectionnisme américain.
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Das Thema Klima und Energie nimmt im soeben von CDU, CSU und SPD vorgestellten Koalitionsvertrag nicht übermäßig viel Raum ein. Die klima- und energiepolitischen Maßnahmen kommentiert Claudia Kemfert, Leiterin der Abteilung Energie, Verkehr, Umwelt im DIW Berlin, wie folgt:
Gut ist, dass die Koalitionsparteien an den Klimazielen und der Erreichung der Klimaneutralität bis 2045 festhalten wollen. Es muss jedoch bezweifelt werden, dass das Klimaziel tatsächlich erreicht werden kann. Dies liegt im Wesentlichen daran, dass sowohl im Gebäude- als auch im Verkehrssektor Maßnahmen ergriffen werden sollen, die diese Ziele konterkarieren. Insbesondere die Abschaffung des Heizungsgesetzes ist höchst problematisch, dies führt zu unnötigen Verzögerungen, zu Verunsicherung von Gebäudeeigentümern und zieht hohe Kosten nach sich. Die angestrebten Maßnahmen lassen befürchten, dass gerade im Gebäudebereich die nötigen Emissionsminderungsziele nicht erreicht werden können, was Strafzahlungen nach sich ziehen würde.