This is what it means for the German economy

Berlin, Tokyo, Beijing The uncertainty in the executive floors of international corporations is great these days. In almost every conversation between company representatives, according to several German managers in the Handelsblatt, after a few minutes one topic comes up: China. And its conflict with Taiwan.

The Chinese leadership regards Taiwan as part of China’s territory, although the country has never been part of the People’s Republic founded in 1949 and has its own democratically elected government and laws. However, the Chinese government is striving for “reunification” – and it does not rule out the use of force.

The topic will also play a larger role at the Munich Security Conference, which begins on Friday, and not only in talks with the highest Chinese foreign policy leader, Wang Yi. Parts of the US military expect a Chinese attack on the island later this decade. According to media reports, a general in the US Air Force is even expecting an attack as early as 2025.