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A party you can't leave

Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today's topic is the Communist Party, which not only is an exclusive club that is difficult to enter, but also clingy and jealous of its members.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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Xi Jinping's radioactive friend

Instead of weakening the United States and bolstering China’s geopolitical standing, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has accomplished the exact opposite. As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for an unprecedented third term, the growing desperation of Russian President Vladimir Putin should serve as a cautionary tale.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Lithuania's companies seek alternatives

Stopped trains, rejected containers, unanswered customs applications - Lithuanian shipments to China continue to hang by a thread. Sometimes they get in, sometimes they do not. It is a nerve-wracking situation for the companies. Hope is now placed in Brussels. There, a trade instrument is taking shape that is supposed to provide help.

By Amelie Richter