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.
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Qin Gang is China's new foreign minister. The formerly gruff wolf warrior has risen to become the People's Republic's chief diplomat. Some are now hoping for détente between China and the United States. But probably in vain.
By Michael Radunski
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
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.
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Infections have probably peaked in many mega-metropolises. But now the virus is heading for more remote regions that are even more vulnerable.
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Almost every electric bus in the world is on the road in China. The People's Republic is therefore driving global development with its subsidy policy. The EU can also learn lessons from China's e-bus boom.
By Nico Beckert
Covid vaccinations and medications are currently in higher demand among Chinese tourists in the gambling mecca of Macau than a spot at the roulette table. Casino owners hope that the new year will also bring the longed-for recovery. And with them, the entire city, which has made its productivity and prosperity almost completely dependent on the gambling passion of Chinese customers.
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More and more Chinese women decide not to get married. But unmarried women face social and economic disadvantages. Single mothers have it especially hard.
By Fabian Peltsch
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei considers the Chinese leadership’s decisions chaotic and confusing, saying the abrupt departure from zero-Covid brings “panic and death.” Nevertheless, he sees no weakening of the regime. At the same time, he reiterates his criticism of the Germans’ faith in authority. The questions were asked by Fabian Peltsch.
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Leading experts from universities, think tanks and the private sector have given their assessments for China.Table on how the trends of the old year will continue into 2023 – and what new developments are on the horizon.
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