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And is there even a need for it?<\/p>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\r\n    <div  class=\"zw-cgb  intern-zitat-style  zitat-block black-color default-margin default-padding \">\r\n      <div class=\"row zitat-row\">\r\n        <div class=\" image-container g-0 order-1 order-lg-2  col-menu-5 col-12 \">\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atreus.de\/en\/team-en\/dr-christian-frank\/\">          <div class=\"img-with-gradient\">\r\n\r\n            <span class=\"copyright-image\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"atreus_\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atreus.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fra-ch-dr-v2.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atreus.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fra-ch-dr-v2.png 555w, https:\/\/www.atreus.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/fra-ch-dr-v2-480x600.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" style=\"aspect-ratio:555\/694 !important\" title=\"atreus_\">            <div class=\"linear-gradient-container\"><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"zitat-img-text-container\"><div class=\"zitat-name-container fulltext\"><span>Dr. Christian  Frank<\/span><\/div><div class=\"zitat-discription-container fulltext\"><span>Managing Director<\/span><\/div><\/div>          <\/a>        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"g-0 zitat-text-container order-2 order-lg-1 col-menu-7 col-12 \">\r\n          <div class=\"zitat-text\"><span class=\"zitat-start-icon atreus-font\">D<\/span><p class=\"zw-cgb fulltext\">\u201eThe high dependence on important raw materials is both a major problem and a dilemma and offers blackmail potential. This is illustrated by the example of battery production, where China dominates the entire value chain from raw materials to the finished product.\u201c<\/p><\/div>                  <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n    <div  class=\"zw-cgb  textblock black-color zw-content-pos-center  default-margin \">\n      <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"zw-cgb-content col-12 g-0\">\n          <h2 class=\"zw-cgb headline \">The role of mechanical engineering<\/h2><p class=\" zw-cgb fulltext \">Mechanical engineering sources a significant part of its raw materials from China, especially for electric motors and wind generators. Diversification of suppliers and raw material sources is necessary. Recycling and domestic raw material extraction are part of the solution, but not sufficient on their own.<\/p><p class=\" zw-cgb fulltext \">Patrick Julius adds: &#8220;The figures for mechanical and plant engineering also speak a clear language in this context: for example, in some cases far more than two thirds of the raw materials such as rare earths or silicon for the production of electric motors and wind power generators come from China. China is also the dominant supplier of production capacities for solar technology.&#8221;<\/p>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div  class=\"zw-cgb  textblock black-color zw-content-pos-center  default-margin \">\n      <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"zw-cgb-content col-12 g-0\">\n          <h2 class=\"zw-cgb headline \">The search for alternatives<\/h2><p class=\" zw-cgb fulltext \">To reduce dependence on China, German companies need to tap global markets and find new sources of raw materials. Diversifying supply and recovering raw materials are key strategies. Africa and other regions are seen as potential alternatives, but political uncertainties and investment costs must be considered.<\/p>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div  class=\"zw-cgb  textblock black-color zw-content-pos-center  default-margin \">\n      <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"zw-cgb-content col-12 g-0\">\n          <h2 class=\"zw-cgb headline \">The challenge of transition<\/h2><p class=\" zw-cgb fulltext \">Finding new partners and suppliers is a lengthy process. A complete withdrawal from China is not immediately feasible. Geopolitical developments should be factored into risk management. Companies must quickly minimise risks and expand market shares in other markets.<\/p>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div  class=\"zw-cgb  textblock black-color zw-content-pos-center  default-margin \">\n      <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"zw-cgb-content col-12 g-0\">\n          <h2 class=\"zw-cgb headline \">Conclusion: No hasty decoupling<\/h2><p class=\" zw-cgb fulltext \">A permanent decoupling from China is not advisable, as there will only be losers. Nevertheless, companies should not act naively. Many companies are evaluating and rebalancing their activities. While China remains a major trading partner, broader exposure to other countries and markets is essential.<\/p>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div  class=\"zw-cgb  textblock black-color zw-content-pos-center  default-margin \">\n      <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"zw-cgb-content col-12 g-0\">\n          <h2 class=\"zw-cgb headline \">Summary and outlook<\/h2><p class=\" zw-cgb fulltext \">The mechanical engineering sector&#8217;s dependence on China is a pressing issue. Complete decoupling cannot be implemented in the short term, but diversification of supply chains and raw material sources as well as increased risk consideration are crucial. The search for new markets and partners is a balancing act that requires careful planning to ensure long-term competitiveness.<\/p>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div  class=\"zw-cgb  textblock black-color zw-content-pos-center  default-margin \">\n      <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"zw-cgb-content col-12 g-0\">\n          <p class=\" zw-cgb fulltext \">Source: Springer Professional, guest article by Dr Christian Frank and Patrick Julius, published on 15 August 2023.<\/p><p class=\" zw-cgb fulltext \"><\/p><div class=\"zw-cgb unspecified\">\n    <div  class=\"zw-cgb  buttonBlock black-color default-margin \">\n      <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-12 g-0\">\n          <div class=\"zw-button-container center\"><div class=\"zw-cgb zw-cgb-button-container \"><a class=\"zw-cgb btn btn-primary \" href=\"https:\/\/www.springerprofessional.de\/rohstoffe\/unternehmen---institutionen\/kann-sich-der-maschinenbau-von-china-entkoppeln-\/25853208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">To the article (Springer Professional. 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