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Hong Kong 47: Why the court rulings mark a historic turning point

In Hong Kong, a court has handed down the verdicts in the biggest trial to date since the introduction of the National Security Law. With long prison sentences against the Hong Kong 47, the judiciary has made it clear that the rule of law has finally come to an end in the city.

By Marcel Grzanna

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COP29: How Taiwan fights a lonely battle against climate change

Beijing has once again prevented Taiwan from participating in the World Climate Conference this year. Taipei is nevertheless trying to live up to its responsibility as a leading economic nation and is pursuing ambitious climate targets with German support.

By David Demes

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Samir Puri: What the world of 'Westlessness' looks like

In his new book "Westlessness", British author Samir Puri paints a picture of a new global age characterized by the West's declining geopolitical dominance. China's rise is an important building block of this more Westless world, but for Puri the shifts go much further.

By Redaktion Table