China greift nach Europa: Ein Hafen nach dem anderen

China greift nach Europa: Ein Hafen nach dem anderen

2022
43min

Since Xi Jinping’s 2014 visit, Duisburg became a key hub in China’s New Silk Road—symbol of growing ties between China and Europe. Massive investments promised economic growth, but COVID lockdowns and the Ukraine war disrupted the plan. This documentary explores how cities like Duisburg, Liège, and Genoa are caught between opportunity and dependency. Is China’s promise turning into a geopolitical trap?

China greift nach Europa: Ein Hafen nach dem anderen

Storyline

Since Xi Jinping’s 2014 visit, Duisburg became a key hub in China’s New Silk Road—symbol of growing ties between China and Europe. Massive investments promised economic growth, but COVID lockdowns and the Ukraine war disrupted the plan. This documentary explores how cities like Duisburg, Liège, and Genoa are caught between opportunity and dependency. Is China’s promise turning into a geopolitical trap?
    Released
    27 October 2022
    Runtime
    43min
    Director
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    WDR
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