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(No) dogs and Chinese allowed: A fictional story becomes a community-building legend that neither scientists nor facts can dislodge. Beijing knows how to exploit this tale and other narratives.
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The G20 summit in India will proceed without Xi Jinping this weekend. His absence upsets the already difficult dispute over a final declaration. For host Narendra Modi, his reputation as an aspiring world leader is also at stake. But from India's perspective, agreement on the final document could not be the only sign of success.
By Christiane Kuehl
The World Trade Organization has decided: The reciprocal tariffs between the USA and China violate WTO rules. However, there will not be much progress in this matter. The spiral in the trade war is now turning in completely different areas anyway – tariffs are "old school," and the focus is on capital movements and knowledge transfer.
By Amelie Richter
IAA Mobility: German automotive suppliers are among the heavyweights in the industry. However, amid electrification, competition from China and South Korea is rapidly catching up. Their core competence: battery technology. The outcome of this race is uncertain.
By Carsten Hübner
