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'Chinese armament is not limited to the People's Liberation Army'

The Indo-Pacific lacks institutions for conflict resolution. At the same time, China arms itself, even beyond the navy. For the United States, rearmament measures and rhetoric actually differ, says Felix Heiduk, Asia research group leader at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. Violent clashes in the region could also break out unintentionally. The interview was conducted by Gabriel Bub of Table.Media.

By Redaktion Table

Die 88 Meter Superyacht ZEN von Jack Ma, Gründer des Online-Giganten Alibaba, bis vor einigen Monaten reichsten Mann Chi

The party has broken Jack Ma politically

Jack Ma fully completes his retirement from Alibaba and prefers to spend his time traveling or on his luxury yacht. Xi Jinping brought the economy to heel – and will continue to hold the reins ever tighter in the future. That should give German investors something to think about.

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The AIIB and the flexible interpretation of its standards

The China-dominated infrastructure bank AIIB irritates its European partners with potential loans for Cambodia's microfinance sector. The sector has attracted criticism for systemic human rights violations – actually a reason for AIIB to exclude it. The German government is also concerned.

By Marcel Grzanna

Johannes Vogel China

'We must take Xi Jinping's statements literally'

A delegation of FDP members of the Bundestag set off for Taiwan on Sunday. Co-delegation leader Johannes Vogel sees the trip as the FDP’s positioning in systemic rivalry with China. He advocates more international involvement of Taiwan and better economic preparation for a crisis situation. Finn Mayer-Kuckuk spoke with Vogel.

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Reiseverkehr zwischen Hongkong und dem Festland Hong Kong Resume Quarantine Free Travel With China Travelers wear

Border traffic without quarantine

After almost three years, travel to China without quarantine is finally possible as of Sunday. Particularly pleased about this are families in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, who were separated for a long time by these strict measures.

By Redaktion Table

Philippinen-China

Between the USA and China: Marcos Jr. seeks balance

The Philippines is seeking a balance between its partners the USA and China. Conflicts with Beijing over maritime territories have dominated relations in recent times. But the new President Marcos Jr. is trying to find a way to more cooperation. To this end, he traveled to Beijing this week.

By Christiane Kuehl

Corona in China: Deutschland führt Testpflicht ein.

Germany introduces mandatory testing

Starting Monday, China lifts the agonizing entry quarantine. At the same time, Germany follows the EU recommendation and introduces mandatory testing. However, a large, mutual travel wave is not yet foreseeable. In Western countries, the fear of dangerous mutations is spreading.

By Redaktion Table

Brussels' long to-do list for 2023

The new year of relations between China and the EU is off to a shaky start: Anyone who wants to travel from the People's Republic to certain EU states will have to provide a negative Covid test as of next week. Beijing is not very happy about this. But trouble also looms on the horizon in other areas.

By Amelie Richter

Annalen Baerbock: China-Strategie

'We cannot again act so irresponsibly shortsighted'

In an Interview with Table.Media, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock defends her ministry's China strategy. Regarding diversification, the Green politician praised Germany's small and medium-sized enterprises - and criticized the large Dax corporations. The questions were submitted by Stefan Braun.

By Redaktion Table