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How to engage with China

Contrary to the prevailing narrative in the West, cooperation with China has been the rule rather than the exception for decades, according to Paola Subbachi, professor of international economics at the Queen Mary Global Policy Institute at the University of London. However, should G7 leaders decide to make "core values" the basis of international cooperation, this could well change.

By Redaktion Table

"Tank Man changed the world"

On the morning of June 5, 1989, a Chinese man became a hero and an icon of the struggle for freedom against the oppression of the masses. Because he stood in front of a rolling column of tanks, the international community christened him Tank Man. Time magazine raised the unknown man to the illustrious circle of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. Thanks in part to him, societies in other parts of the world found the courage to revolt against dictatorial rulers.

By Marcel Grzanna

Ende Shanghai Lockdown

Shanghai opens, Beijing relaxes

After two months, the harsh lockdown in Shanghai is officially over. There is also hope in Beijing. But many people remain skeptical. And about 650,000 people remain locked up in Shanghai alone.

By Redaktion Table