RWTH Aachen has canceled a planned job fair involving Chinese companies. The decision came after inquiries from Handelsblatt. Germany's domestic intelligence service has long been concerned about such activities.
A job fair with Chinese companies was set to take place at RWTH Aachen. The university canceled the event after questions from Handelsblatt. Germany's Verfassungsschutz intelligence agency has already raised alarms over such initiatives.
The university ranks among Germany's leading institutions of excellence. Its focus on competitiveness was highlighted by a recent visit from Mario Draghi. The former Italian prime minister spoke in the RWTH auditorium.
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz will praise Draghi's report on EU competitiveness the next day. Canceling the job fair underscores tensions between economic interests and security concerns regarding China.
