Japan's new security strategy takes the complex situation in the region into account. Legitimate and understandable from Japan's point of view, it represents an escalation of tensions between the US-led countries of the Western community of values and China. For Europe, the result is a role as mediator between the irreconcilable parties.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China is Indonesia's most important business partner. At the same time, Jakarta is defending itself against Beijing's aggressive actions in disputed waters. With its many raw materials, the emerging country becomes more important for China. It is a complicated relationship.
By Christiane Kuehl
A so-called hardliner is Beijing's new top representative in Hong Kong. Zheng Yanxiong now controls the implementation of the national security law. Former democratic politicians in the city are appalled.
By Marcel Grzanna
In December 2022, China’s newly added “Total Social Financing” (TSF) declined significantly compared to the same period in 2021. Although China lifted its strict three-year-long zero-Covid policy in early December, the momentum for China's economic growth remained relatively weak so far, signified by the slow credit growth.
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