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Jiang's legacy looks much better in comparison

Our “China Perspective” column is written by contributors from the People’s Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today's article reflects the author's view of the late former President Jiang Zemin.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Charles Michel in Peking

Michel and Xi talk past each other

During three hours of talks in Beijing with Xi Jinping, EU Council President Charles Michel addresses the current protests as well as the war in Ukraine, but achieves few concrete concessions. Xi, on the other hand, does not want to see any “real strategic conflicts or differences”. Ultimately, it only reveals how deep the rift between the EU and China currently is.

By Amelie Richter

epa10341007 A delivery man wearing a face mask walks at Raffles city shopping mall in Beijing, China, 01 December 2022. Many shopping malls in Beijing, including Raffles City and Shunyi Longhua Outlets Shopping Plaza, announced the reopening of the malls from 01 December 2022, with a negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours for customers to enter.  EPA-EFE/WU HAO

Cities ease lockdowns after protests

Beijing avoids openly addressing the protests over the weekend. The central government passes the buck to local authorities. At least some restrictions are now being lifted. The next phase of the opening could be initiated by the People's Congress in March.

By Redaktion Table

Präsident Jiang Zemin li China und Bundeskanzler Helmut Kohl Deutschland CDU in Bonn

The underestimated string puller

After 1989, Jiang Zemin led China back into the international community of states after it had become a pariah after the Tiananmen bloodbath. In 2002, he organized the first peaceful transfer of power in the history of the People's Republic. The mourning for his death is accompanied by sharp criticism of Xi Jinping.

By Michael Radunski