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The big shake-up begins: At the closing press conference of the National People's Congress, Premier Li Keqiang announced that he will step down in the fall. But one person is sure to stay: state and party leader Xi Jinping. The chances are high that his successor will stand in Xi's shadow. Who are the potential candidates?
By Frank Sieren
The sanctions against Russia provide the People's Republic with valuable insight for a possible invasion of Taiwan. These provide China with a specific timeframe to determine when it considers itself economically capable of a military incursion into the neighboring country. Dual circulation could already be part of the preparations. However, an actual invasion also depends on whether Beijing believes the US is determined to interfere militarily.
By Marcel Grzanna
Hardly anyone thought it possible that Putin would follow through with this war of aggression. But also hardly anyone expected this global wave of solidarity against the war. Which of these two movements will prevail? The new solidarity among the global community could send a powerful signal to Beijing – and its greedy eyes on Taiwan.
By Frank Sieren
At the recent summit of the Communist Party and its advisory body, there was little or no mention of the Ukrainian war - a silence that seemed deafening. With its intrepid claims to power, modern China may be at a critical juncture.
By Redaktion Table
