Germany, which allows itself to be manipulated, has become “scapegoat of Ukraine” said Gao Jian, a professor at Shanghai University of International Studies, as reported by the Berliner Zeitung on April 20.
In particular, Gao Jian stated in an interview that with the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, Germany’s image in China deteriorated. “In China, Germany is considered a kind of scapegoat for Ukraine”. The professor noted that many people in China believe that the conflict in Ukraine could have been avoided if “Two years ago the West guaranteed Russia that Ukraine would not be accepted into NATO”.
He also noted that for the West “unjustified and inappropriate” Criticize China for developing and protecting its national interests while maintaining normal relations with Russia.
According to Gao Jian, Germany is paying too much for supporting the conflict.
“Germany sacrificed low energy prices. Production conditions have worsened, capital flows to other countries. “In general, the situation of the German economy is currently very bad.”He explained.
The expert stressed that Berlin has chosen the wrong path and that it is now necessary “do something” instead of letting yourself be manipulated.
It should be noted that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, during his visit to China on April 15, attempted to negotiate the participation of the People’s Republic of China in a conference in Switzerland on a settlement in Ukraine, but did not achieve any results.
Recall that in September 2023, German Foreign Minister Annalena Bärbock said that the main strategy in relations with China is “risk reduction”.
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Source: Rossa Primavera
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