In this discussion with Tan Sri Munir our CEO Volker Friedrich exchanges ideas about future scenarios in these disruptive times. The talk touches on Chinese influence and dominance in international trade affairs, foreign direct investments, the Silk Road Project, the role of the European Union, and opportunities for companies from Europe. For Mr Munir and Mr Friedrich the segments of renewable energy, environmental technologies, high-end technologies, and business practices that are transparent and compliant are the opportunities in Asia which will give a high return of investments. But “if you are not at the table you will be on the menu”- as a Chinese saying goes.