Security

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‘China can endure a conflict for a long time’
For the first time, Germany adopts a national security strategy. Stefan Mair, director of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, is advising the German government on the paper. In conversation with Marco Seliger, he says that security policy is more than just defense and military policy. And: The great conflict of the 21st century looms with China. continue reading →
Illegal hunt for dissidents
The Chinese authorities operate illegal police stations around the world. The primary aim is to persuade criminals to return home. But even regime critics are put under massive pressure by security forces – including in Germany, where the police have so far watched on powerlessly. continue reading →
Baerbock urges change of China policy
Germany must not repeat the mistakes of its Russia policy with China, demands German Foreign Minister Baerbock. The majority of Germans are apparently also prepared to pay a price for reducing economic dependence on China. The German government's new China strategy will show whether Chancellor Scholz's proclaimed turning point will also reach Beijing. continue reading →
Biden presents national security strategy
US President Joe Biden’s new national security strategy puts a focus on China and Russia. “The PRC and Russia are increasingly aligned with each other,” reads the document released by the White House on Thursday. He said it is now a matter of “maintaining an enduring competitive edge over the People’s Republic of China while […] continue reading →
China trains police officers from the Solomon Islands
A group of 32 police officers from the South Pacific nation of the Solomon Islands have left for China to be trained in policing techniques and improve their understanding of Chinese culture, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force said in a statement. Since the two countries signed a security pact in April, China claims to […] continue reading →