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Argentina trims Beijing's influence in South America

Argentina's new President Javier Milei does not like dictatorships. Instead of making his country's economic recovery dependent on China, he is relying on the support of the USA and Europe. Threats from Beijing are followed by pragmatic advances from the regime.

By Marcel Grzanna

Voter turnout in Hong Kong falls to record low

The vast majority of Hong Kongers have ignored the district elections. The reason: following a fundamental electoral reform by Beijing, they only see it as a sham election. Despite this, the city government celebrates the election as "open and fair."

By Jörn Petring

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USA expands Xinjiang sanctions list

Washington has frozen the assets of two officials and added three companies to its import ban list due to human rights concerns. Beijing calls it a gross interference in its internal affairs.

By Carolyn Braun

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'Fluctuating' decline in respiratory diseases in children

Chinese health authorities report a "fluctuating downward trend" in respiratory diseases in children. Concerns that a novel virus could be the cause of the wave of illnesses apparently do not confirm. The WHO also gives reassurance.

By Carolyn Braun

Low turnout in Hong Kong municipal elections

Despite massive advertising, voter turnout remains low. A computer failure leads to a chaotic election night. Three leading representatives of a pro-democracy opposition party were arrested.

By Amelie Richter

COP28: China insists on development status

China stoically positions itself as a developing country at the current climate conference. This status brings advantages and fits in with Beijing's traditional role perception. But the narrative no longer is as convincing.

By Christiane Kuehl