Asia is the most dynamic growth region worldwide and will continue to consolidate this position in the 21st century. At the same time, the continent faces problems of global significance. German policy on Asia reflects both aspects.
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The EU has recognized Asia as a priority region. The European Commission’s Asia Strategy issued in 2001 aims to strengthen the EU’s political and economic presence all across Asia.
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Economic and political cooperation is not yet so well-established in the Asia-Pacific region as it is in Europe. Many states believe it is important to keep their own distinct economic and political profile. That said, diverse regional cooperation structures are emerging in this region too.
Read more: Regional cooperation in Asia and the Pacific
“Germany and China – Moving Ahead Together” is a three-year festival in China and the largest Germany has ever organized on foreign soil. German and Chinese Presidents Horst Köhler and Hu Jintao are joint patrons of the festival. From 2007 to 2010 the festival will move around several Chinese metropolises and regional centres.
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35 Jahre diplomatische Beziehungen sind ein Grund zum Feiern: 2010 findet in Vietnam das Deutschland-Jahr 2010 statt – parallel dazu wird von Vietnam in Deutschland ein Vietnam-Jahr veranstaltet. Die Veranstaltungsreihesteht unter dem Schwerpunktthema „Stadt der Zukunft – Zukunft der Stadt“.
Read more: Deutschland in Vietnam 2010
