China is catching up with industrialized countries in terms of technology. According to a study by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, China outperforms the EU countries in 37 out of 44 of the most important areas. Accordingly, Xi can face the Europeans with confidence.
By Frank Sieren
At the beginning of April, the CP launched a new, huge campaign to spread Xi Jinping's "Thought." Former party leaders like Mao no longer play a role in it. In his speeches, Xi blatantly praises himself and completes the party's focus on him.
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Cars can hardly be built in China without human rights violations. Western manufacturers are also directly affected. A study from Great Britain shows which manufacturers have vehicle parts in their supply chains that were produced through forced labor or by inmates of internment and re-education camps.
By Christian Domke Seidel
With too many applicants, government intervention and Covid aftershocks, the Chinese labor market remains uncertain. Workers complain about unpaid wages and choleric bosses. Those affected react with frustration and defiance, even to the point of refusing to work.
By Gregor Koppenburg
The French president and the head of the EU Commission have a difficult mission ahead of them in Beijing: to present EU and national interests in a unified manner. While von der Leyen insists on a "de-risking" of trade relations, Macron hopes for thick economic contracts with the People's Republic.
By Amelie Richter
After the Netherlands, Japan now also restricts the export of semiconductor manufacturing machinery. Both high-tech countries are thus following the sanctions imposed by the USA. Japanese-Chinese relations are at rock bottom.
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Top US diplomat James Cunningham has always been present when Asia's difficult relationship with the US and Europe has been negotiated. In our interview with Finn Mayer-Kuckuk, Felix Lee and Markus Bickel he explains the international view of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's China policy, the importance of military strength in the Pacific and his assessment of the dangers for Taiwan.Teaser
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China's new Premier continues his economic charm offensive at the "Asian Davos". Clear criticism of China and the USA is voiced at the event by his counterpart from Singapore.
By Jörn Petring
In her speech on EU-China relations, the head of the EU Commission was more confrontational than ever before. This sets a clear tone before her joint China visit with France's President Macron. It is obvious that this will not go down well in Beijing. But even a positive response in Brussels is questionable.
By Amelie Richter
With trips to America and China, Taiwan's incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen and former President Ma Ying-jeou are sounding out their parties' foreign policy positions ahead of the presidential elections in January 2024. Above all, Tsai's trip to America holds much more explosive power due to a possible meeting with Kevin McCarthy, the new speaker of the US House of Representatives.
By Fabian Peltsch
