• 12/01/2021

    APAC Business, Quo Vadis?

    Hans-Georg Frey advocates for intensified dialogue with China instead of protectionism. The entrepreneur explains why free trade remains the right path despite tensions and the significance of the RCEP free trade zone. Read his analysis on economic integration with Asia.

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  • It is already impossible to operate globally without China, and this will only become more evident in the future.
  • that diversification of activities into other countries makes sense, but this cannot replace the Chinese market.
  • Intensify dialogue with China—especially now that conditions have become more challenging. The recently concluded investment agreement is a positive step in the right direction, paving the way for further improvements in market access and trade conditions.
  • Establish free trade agreements with other APAC nations—initial successes have already been achieved with Vietnam, Japan, and Singapore, but more needs to be done.
  • Europa muss eine gemeinsame Außenwirtschaftspolitik entwickeln und mit einer Stimme sprechen, dann können wir die Größe unseres Wirtschaftsraums in den Verhandlungen (auch gegenüber den USA) als Stärke nutzen; die Bedeutung der einzelnen Länder ist hingegen „quantité négligeable“.