In Germany growth momentum is low and weakening according to Destatis, which emphasised that “the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine have had a growing impact on the short-term economic development since late February”. 23.
There is some truth in this view, but diversity has its own advantages as well. It can create an environment in which people appreciate different values and ideas, develop a sense of tolerance to others, and become more innovative through such cross-cultural interaction. This is a unique advantage for Asia to maximize, and I believe Asian cooperation should move ahead in this direction.