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RECORD DATE NOT STATED The Anglo-Chinese War, also known as the Opium War or the First Opium War, was a series of military engagements fought between Britain and the Qing dynasty between 1839 and 1842. Black and white photograph of two under-nourished Chinese men WorldxHistoryxArchive 917_05_wha_166_0871
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Fentanyl from China: The fight against the new opium

One important outcome of the Xi-Biden summit is the pledge to cooperate more in the fight against illegal drug imports from China. So far, China did not seem to have consistently prevented exports. Evil rumors suggested revenge for the Opium Wars.

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Biden and Xi: New tone, despite 'dictator'

Joe Biden has repeated that he considers Xi Jinping a dictator. This time, however, the outcry from Beijing was surprisingly quiet. Both presidents are genuinely interested in a rapprochement and support each other in difficult policy areas.

By Michael Radunski

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EU companies hope for relaxation and clarity on data transfer

Many companies within the EU Chamber of Commerce are dissatisfied with China's strict rules on data exchange with other countries. For the majority, these regulations pose a barrier to business. The announcement of simplifications comes at just the right time.

By Christiane Kuehl