To the Americans, it is clear: The downed Chinese balloon was used for espionage. But with the new findings, there is also growing certainty: The US has long underestimated China's ambitions and capabilities.
By Michael Radunski
Our column "China Perspective" is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's topic focuses on the concerns of young people regarding a new law on military conscription. Although the military is considered to be a way to a decent education, especially for poorer families, war could become a more realistic scenario.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The US-sanctioned governor of Xinjiang, Erkin Tuniyaz, is traveling to Europe. Probably to try and downplay the human rights crimes committed by his government against the Uyghurs. This move is met with disapproval by politicians and human rights activists.
By Marcel Grzanna
The German Free Democratic Party (FDP) calls for greater networking of the world's democracies in order to be able to take a stronger position vis-à-vis China. It wants Germany's economy to undergo stress tests in the event of a crisis to avoid becoming susceptible to coercion.
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China's intellectuals are surprisingly lively in their discussions of philosophy and society – but unfortunately, little of this ever leaves the People's Republic. Instead, the focus is on the slogans of the propaganda media. The blog "Reading the China Dream" by Canadian David Ownby shows: Many thinkers are looking for more contemporary solutions to the country's needs.
By Fabian Peltsch
Xi Jinping outlined his political course in his first keynote speech of the year. China's head of state categorically rejects "Westernization", and the party stands above everything else.
By Redaktion Table
