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'The time for China's military has come'

Eberhard Sandschneider is one of Germany's most distinguished China experts. Speaking with Michael Radunski, he discusses a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the goals of the People's Liberation Army, and risks in the relationship between the United States and China.

By Michael Radunski

Lockdown in Shanghai - China

Trapped in Shanghai

Covid cases continue to rise in Shanghai. Foreigners in the city are growing increasingly nervous. Mainly because they cannot leave the city. And for fear of being sent to a quarantine center. The city hastily expands its isolation capacity. This, too, is a sign that the situation will not improve any time soon.

By Christiane Kuehl

Liu He

Is Vice Premier Liu a candidate for higher office?

Vice Premier Liu He is considered a confidant of China's President Xi Jinping and his chief economic advisors. The 70-year-old pushes for a greater market economy and stronger internationalization, and even gains the attention of foreign stock exchanges in the process. The incumbent Premier Li Keqiang is left out in the cold. Could Xi have big plans for Liu?

By Frank Sieren

'The EU makes wrong assumptions'

The EU-China summit largely failed to produce any results. But who is to blame? Experts believe that poor preparation was one of the reasons for the failed summit. The EU did not respond to the Chinese ideas. The EU also blindsided its interlocutors by abruptly changing the agenda. Much of Europe's China policy is based on misjudgments.

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