The EU wants China, a wealthy climate polluter, to pay into the climate fund for developing countries. At COP27, Beijing was initially unwilling to do so, arguing that it is still an emerging economy. But the financial basis of the instrument must be broadened quickly.
By Redaktion Table
At the Apec summit in Bangkok, the Asia-Pacific countries condemned the Ukraine war. China is not entirely happy with the wording. However, the USA was also unable to push through its more far-reaching position on this.
By Frank Sieren
After the end of the Mao era, flea markets in China became secret treasure troves of astonishing contemporary testimonies – from political pamphlets and regime-critic pamphlets to original photographs of foreign state guests. Some of the rare collectibles came from the Chinese authorities themselves.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In his first ten years in office, Xi Jinping built a network of party commissions and working groups with which he manages the government's work. The party thus further strengthens its control over the state.
By Christiane Kuehl
The meeting between Foreign Ministers Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov was emphatically cordial. Those who had hoped for criticism from China were left disappointed.
By Redaktion Table
