Universities are unsure about how to deal with cooperation with China. At the same time, the debate about Chinese influence is becoming more and more emotionally charged. In conversation with Finn Mayer-Kuckuk, Matthias Stepan from the Ruhr-Uni Bochum offers some orientation in the debate.
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Xi Jinping has unexpectedly replaced the leadership of the important Rocket Force. There are two main theories about the reasons. More important, however, are the consequences – for Xi Jinping's position of power, the orientation of the Chinese military and ultimately for Taiwan and the United States.
By Michael Radunski
At the turn of the millennium, the political and cultural opening also made the People's Republic a playground for the architectural avant-garde. Famous architects immortalized themselves in the skylines of the cities. But the boom ended abruptly.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Featuring a luxury hotel and water park, the "Adora Magic City" is designed to captivate Chinese passengers. Europe's industry leaders remain composed. Their expectations from China were already disappointed years ago.
By Jörn Petring
China was the largest buyer under the agreement to export Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea. Now Russia has terminated the deal – hitting its most important partner above all. China criticized the cutoff of shipments and the bombs on Ukrainian port infrastructure. But it is still unclear how Beijing will now position itself.
By Christiane Kuehl
