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Beijing and Moscow: Why Putin will again meet with Xi in mid-May

It has been known for several weeks that Russian President Putin will travel to Beijing again. The date has now been set and will likely cause disillusionment in Europe, which is keen to break China's President away from Moscow.

By Christiane Kuehl

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Why China's dance pioneer Wen Hui feels like a child again in Germany

Wen Hui brought modern dance to China at a time when there was no audience for it. Much of her art focuses on the role of women in a patriarchal society. The pandemic has brought her to Germany, where she sometimes feels "like a child again."

By Redaktion Table

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Why Taiwanese are no longer allowed to work for Confucius Institutes

Taiwan's citizens are no longer allowed to work for China's state-funded Confucius Institutes. Violations can result in heavy fines and even prison sentences. Taipei regards the institutes and other organizations as a risk to national security.

By Fabian Peltsch

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Xi arrives in Paris: Macron's goals for the summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out his line in several interviews in the run-up to the summit with Xi Jinping: While he supports tough demands on trade, he wants China to be involved in major global crises.

By Christiane Kuehl