China could blackmail Germany via wind turbines, report warns

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Military experts warn of Chinese wind turbines near Borkum. They see a risk for espionage, political influence and the energy supply of Germany.

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The Handelsblatt sounded an alarm on Monday. The wind turbine, which promises German CO2-free comfort of all power-driven amenities, is a potential Chinese spy.

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Politicians from CDU, SPD and Greens warn against security risks from Chinese turbines that are to be installed in a wind farm in the North Sea.

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16 wind turbines are to be built in front of Borkum - from Chinese production. Analysts from the Bundeswehr see potential security risks and recommend that the deal be prevented. Politicians from CDU, SPD and Greens join the demand.

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In an offshore project in the North Sea, turbines from China are to be installed. That is what security experts from CDU to Green consider negligent. They see dangers for important infrastructure.

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China could blackmail Germany via wind turbines, report warns

BRUSSELS — Germany’s political system and social cohesion are at stake unless it restricts Chinese wind turbines in the country, a government-backed analysis seen by POLITICO warns. The report, which the German defense ministry commissioned, argues Beijing could purposefully delay projects, harvest sensitive data and remotely shut down turbines if given access to wind farms. It also advises the country to stop an existing wind project using Chin…