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Twenty-five years after Hong Kong was returned to the People's Republic of China, the city's future is Beijing-red rather tinged with internationalism. The new Chief Executive John Lee has a cabinet that leaves no doubt that the metropolis will ultimately abandon the promised "high degree of autonomy".
By Marcel Grzanna
Author Christian Y. Schmidt is known to the China-interested public for his humorous books and provocative posts on social media. Now he returns with a more serious topic. In book length he has recorded his observations and feelings during the Chinese entry quarantine. This excerpt gives a heavily abridged taste of the book.
By Redaktion Table
China wants to contain all infection strands in the country and possibly isolate itself for years to come. The public reacts outraged.
By Redaktion Table
The baton of the EU Council Presidency is handed over to the Czech Republic. Prague will spend the next six months indirectly dealing with China, the most important item on the agenda being and remaining Russia's war against Ukraine. The Czech Foreign Ministry has already warned Beijing: Relations with Moscow will be closely monitored. Lithuania could hope for more tailwind from the EU with the (still) 16+1 member Czech Republic.
By Amelie Richter