Germany recently blocked the acquisition of a satellite and radar technology firm IMST by a Chinese state-backed missile maker called “China Aerospace and Industry Group” (CASIC).

Germany blocks Chinese takeover of satellite firm citing security concerns

Colonisation in the 21st century falls under the signs of predatory lending, land grab, a disregard for the rule of law and expansionism. These signs remind everyone of China — a country that uses commerce, globalisation and cheque books to execute a silent takeover of governments.

Germany's Merkel bows down to China's economic muscle

A German company involved in the business of laser communication said it is pulling out of uncompleted exports deal with a Chinese firm after the government barred it from supplying hardware to the country.

German firm says ending business with Chinese customer following government's disapproval