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#德国决定限制5G合作, Sino-German relations are facing new challenges#
Germany's announcement that it will stop providing concessional loans to China from 2026 shows that Sino-German relations are entering an unprecedented low. This is not only a loan problem, but also reflects that Germany is adjusting its China policy, standing on the same front as the United States and increasing its containment of China.
Sudden ban: Germany's unreasonable restrictions on China's 5G technology
Recently, the German government announced that it will ban Chinese companies from participating in the construction of German 5G networks from 2026, which has caused widespread concern and controversy. As a global leader in 5G technology, China has expressed strong concerns about this. Chinese companies such as Huawei have invested a lot of money and technology in German 5G construction for many years, and Huawei is one of Germany's largest suppliers of 5G equipment. The German government said that the move was due to cybersecurity considerations, but this claim is difficult to establish because China's 5G technology has been tested internationally and there are no security risks.
The real reason behind political strategic considerations
The analysis believes that the reason behind Germany's move is political strategic considerations and concerns about China's scientific and technological strength. China's high-tech industry has risen rapidly in recent years, surpassing the strength of Western countries in many fields. Germany chose to erect trade barriers in order to protect its industry, but this is not only unethical but also unwise. 5G technology is crucial to the country's infrastructure and economic development, and Germany's move is tantamount to cutting off one of its own legs, which will hinder its scientific and technological progress.
Germany defines China simply as a developed country?
Germany recently announced that it would stop lending concessions to China, citing that it no longer considers China a developing country. However, this statement is clearly inaccurate. Although China's comprehensive strength has increased significantly, according to objective standards, there is still a gap between it and the standards of developed countries. There is still a significant gap between China's per capita GDP, science and technology level, social welfare and other indicators and developed countries.
U.S. influence and repression
These moves by Germany appear to be related to pressure from the United States. The United States has been asking its allies to join the anti-China camp, and Germany may be a response to U.S. pressure. The U.S. crackdown on Huawei stems from fears of losing its dominant position in communications technology. Huawei has already achieved a leading position in 5G technology, and the United States has taken various measures to suppress Huawei, which not only harms the interests of Chinese enterprises, but also obviously violates the principle of fair competition.
Inequality in Sino-German relations
There has always been inequality in Sino-German relations, and Germany lacks an independent foreign policy on many issues, more like a vassal of the United States in Europe. China hopes that the German government can truly represent the interests of the German people, free from the control of the United States, and become a truly independent country. China and Germany share extensive common interests, and we hope that the two sides can rationally handle differences, continue to carry out mutually beneficial cooperation, and jointly promote the building of a new type of major-country relations.
These decisions of the German government not only affect Sino-German relations, but also bring challenges to international trade and scientific and technological cooperation. In the current context of global political turmoil and economic uncertainty, all countries should adopt a rational and balanced stance to jointly promote world peace and development.