It could have been Beijing's second chance after the Winter Olympics failed to deliver the desired image boost. But the Paralympics are completely overshadowed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, says Mark Dreyer, sports journalist and book author. The day before the opening of the Beijing Olympics, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) excluded Russia and Belarus from participating. Ning Wang spoke with Dreyer.
By Ning Wang
Last year, Chinese smartphone brands dominated the Indian market more than ever. Almost all locally sold Chinese smartphones are produced in India. But the market share of domestic brands is falling dramatically. India is failing to counter Chinese products with its own smartphone industry. An industrial policy failure, but one that could mitigate political escalations.
By Frank Sieren
Chinese cars have become popular in Russia in recent years. Brands like Chery and Haval are now able to fill the gap left by the withdrawal of Western manufacturers. This is made possible by Russia's yuan reserves. Ultimately, however, Russia could end up becoming an extension of China's automotive sector.
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Putin's war against Ukraine is sending shock waves through German politics. Certainties such as secure energy supply are being called into question. After all, Germany is dependent on Russian gas. Now, the energy transition is to be accelerated. But new dependencies are looming – on China.
By Nico Beckert
With mass testing and lockdown, Hong Kong plans to bring the rapid spread of the coronavirus in the city back under control. Thus, the German embassy prepares its citizens for "tough weeks". German diplomats are particularly concerned about minors who could be separated from their parents for isolation. Many foreigners have already left the city for good.
By Redaktion Table
The closure of Russian airspace is wreaking havoc on air traffic. Longer travel times are to be expected on China routes. Costs are rising for cargo airlines, which could also affect supply chains and prices. Meanwhile, Asian airlines will be able to continue taking the shorter routes – to Europe's disadvantage.
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In addition to the exclusion from the international payment system Swift, tech sanctions could also have a severe impact on Russia's economy. However, China could offset punitive measures with its own exports. But Beijing has to hold back; after all, the Communist Party does not want to break completely with the West. This price would probably be too high.
By Ning Wang
China's position in the Russia-Ukraine conflict raises many questions. In an interview conducted by Michael Radunski, Janka Oertel explains the underlying considerations behind Beijing's policy. With a view to Taiwan, the China expert warns that the status quo policy can no longer be maintained.
By Michael Radunski
China presents itself as an ally of Russia, but not a particularly loyal one. On Sunday, Foreign Minister Wang Yi already expressed criticism of the actions in Ukraine. At the same time, he rejected any sanctions. So China is keeping a low profile for the time being and is continuing to cause scratching heads.
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Ukraine is the largest supplier of rare earth elements and other raw materials for the European high-tech sector. The EU originally wanted to become less dependent on China when it came to procuring industrial minerals - and has relied primarily on Ukraine for this purpose. China has also sought access to rare earth and noble gas deposits. Putin's war of aggression has now thwarted the plans on both sides. Will the valuable deposits now fall into Russia's hands?
By Frank Sieren
