This panel delves into Germany’s deep connections with China, assessing the significant security implications that could arise if tensions between China and the U.S. or its neighbors escalate. With Germany deeply intertwined with China economically, the panel will explore how military factors, trade relationships, and subsequently political stability converge to create potential vulnerabilities. It also looks at the increasing cyber risks posed by China. Featuring expert opinions from key figures in geopolitical and economic research, this discussion provides a comprehensive look at how Germany’s strategic dependence on China might turn into a security crisis.

• Is Germany prepared to manage the fallout of deteriorating U.S.-China relations? 
• What are the risks of becoming too reliant on Chinese technology and trade, especially in sensitive sectors?
• How should Germany navigate this delicate balance in an increasingly polarized global landscape?

SPEAKERS:

• Thomas Erndl: Member of the German Bundestag (CDU), Deputy Chair Foreign Affairs Committee
• Shirley Martey Hargis: Atlantic Council, Nonresident Fellow, Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub & Digital Forensic Research Lab
• Prof. Yasheng Huang: Professor of Global Economics and Management, MIT Sloan School of Management 
• Mareike Ohlberg: Senior Fellow, Asia Program, German Marshall Fund
• Moderation: Charles Landow: Senior Research Associate and Manager, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs