Abstract
For some years now, China has been the most important economy in the world in terms of purchasing power parity. The dominance of the Chinese economy seems to pose challenges to the industrial and trade policies of the classic industrialised countries. China has been viewed more critically in the USA and Europe, particularly since the presidency of Donald Trump. Both the Chinese social and economic model are the subject of controversial debates. In addition, China is gaining weight in relation to current geostrategic challenges, such as the tensions between the US and China in light of the discussion about the so-called Thucydides Trap. In this respect, it is understandable that a new "China strategy" is being debated.