The German government, the USA, the EU and NATO see little potential for a true path towards peace in the paper presented on Friday.
By Redaktion Table
China has presented its peace initiative for Ukraine. In it, Beijing calls for an end to the fighting – but ignores the biggest hurdle for a ceasefire.
By Michael Radunski
Despite strict Covid policies, China's activities in the Belt and Road Initiative 2022 have continued to grow. According to Germany Trade and Invest, Russia in particular has stood out – as a supplier of cheap oil and gas.
By Felix Lee
Russia's war against Ukraine began one year ago – China has been walking a fine line ever since. Xi does not want to become an outsider by staying too close to Putin, but he also wants to keep Russia as a strong counterweight to the West. The main concern now is the potential instability in the neighboring country.
By Michael Radunski
Wang Yi was received in Moscow by Russia's President Vladimir Putin. The meeting is of symbolic importance shortly before the anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine. However, whether the two sides discussed China's planned peace initiative remains unknown.
By Christiane Kuehl
The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has started production in Thuringia. Among them are 400 Chinese expats. Media have tried to knit an economic thriller out of their visa requirements. The small irregularities were mainly due to Covid.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Since its release, the film has been praised as a cultural milestone - especially in the state media. As the movie series "Wolf Warrior" before it, politically aware viewers can learn a lot about China's self-conception from the sequel to "Wandering Earth".
By Fabian Peltsch
China's new security concept, the Global Security Initiative (GSI), envisages new ground rules for a world order that is not based on the principle of the strongest. The concept may not be taken seriously by the West, but there is interest in the Global South and other emerging countries.
By Frank Sieren
China and the USA are engaged in a race for supremacy in space. The moon could become contested territory. The USA fears that the People's Republic could lay claim to it, as it did in the South China Sea.
By Frank Sieren
China's chief diplomat Wang Yi has announced a peace initiative for Ukraine - and is being met with skepticism. He is expected to visit Moscow next. To be credible, a trip to Kyiv would have to follow. For now, Ukraine still has the necessary trust in the People's Republic.
By Michael Radunski
