The BRICS countries see themselves as a counterweight to a Western-dominated world order. China and Russia, in particular, are pushing for an enlargement of the alliance. But other members are holding back.
By Jörn Petring
The People's Liberation Army continues to dispatch more and more jets across the median line of the Taiwan Strait to express its outrage over the actions of Taiwanese politicians. This fits the picture of "hybrid warfare," where the military and civilian means of pressure are perfidiously combined without escalating the crisis.
By Felix Lee
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Xiong'an is one of Xi Jinping's pet projects and is highly controversial: The retort city is supposed to relieve Beijing, but authorities and universities are hesitating to move. Now the flood in Beijing and the surrounding area has exposed new flaws of Xiong'an and a ruthless approach by the authorities.
By Experts Table.Briefings
This Friday, the heads of Japan, South Korea and the United States will meet at Camp David for a historic summit. But it is not affection that unites the former enemies, but North Korea and China. Beijing voices sharp criticism and speaks about an "Asian Nato."
By Michael Radunski
The real estate crisis in China is spilling over into the financial sector. Now, a large shadow bank also runs into payment problems. In the past, real estate developers obtained capital through this barely regulated fund. Foreign financial institutions could also face enormous losses. The crisis becomes systemic.
By Redaktion Table
