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Sanctions against Russia provide important insights

The sanctions against Russia provide the People's Republic with valuable insight for a possible invasion of Taiwan. These provide China with a specific timeframe to determine when it considers itself economically capable of a military incursion into the neighboring country. Dual circulation could already be part of the preparations. However, an actual invasion also depends on whether Beijing believes the US is determined to interfere militarily.

By Marcel Grzanna

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China stands more to lose than Russia

Hardly anyone thought it possible that Putin would follow through with this war of aggression. But also hardly anyone expected this global wave of solidarity against the war. Which of these two movements will prevail? The new solidarity among the global community could send a powerful signal to Beijing – and its greedy eyes on Taiwan.

By Frank Sieren

220115 -- NANJING, Jan. 15, 2022 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in Wuxi, east China s Jiangsu Province, Jan. 14, 2022. CHINA-JIANGSU-WANG YI-IRANIAN FM-TALKS CN JixChunpeng PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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Example Iran: How China could help Russia

Will China abide by Western sanctions against Russia in the Ukraine crisis? Looking at Iran as an example shows how Beijing and Moscow could undermine the punitive measures. But Beijing has so far shown little inclination to undermine the sanctions on a grand scale.

By Michael Radunski

Batterien für E-Autos in China
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Battery shortage slows down EVs

EV sales are booming on the Chinese market. According to the forecast of the Chinese car association CPCA, 5.5 million EVs will be sold this year. But after the chip shortage, another shortage looms: a lack of batteries. This shortage is now jeopardizing sales projections.

By Redaktion Table

China-Politik: Olaf Scholz über die Zeitenwende in Deutschland
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Concerns about Germany's turning point

Germany's departure from the previous cornerstone of its defense policy is raising eyebrows in Beijing. Will the turning point proclaimed by Chancellor Scholz also be felt in the Asia-Pacific region? Germany's China strategy could change fundamentally.

By Redaktion Table

Kohlekraft & erneuerbare Energien in China: Kohlemine in Fushun
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Energy: Is China profiting from Russia's war?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine also affects China's energy policy. In the short term, China could increase its imports of Russian coal and gas. But the People's Republic will not allow itself to become dependent on Russia – because China is striving for energy security, as the National People's Congress once again illustrated. A resurgence of coal is likely.

By Nico Beckert

Fotovoltaik und Windenergie aus Zhangjiakou
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Green power for all from Zhangjiakou

What remains of the climate pledges made by the Olympic and Paralympic host? Above all, Zhangjiakou's green power network. It supplies power to all sports venues and, according to experts, could become a model for all of China.

By Christiane Kuehl

220307 -- BEIJING, March 7, 2022 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends a press conference on China s foreign policy and foreign relations via video link on the sidelines of the fifth session of the 13th National People s Congress NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 7, 2022. TWO SESSIONS CHINA-BEIJING-NPC-PRESS CONFERENCE-WANG YI CN LixXin PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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China stands by Russia

On the sidelines of the National People's Congress, China's foreign minister made clear which side China backs in the Russia-Ukraine conflict: The friendship with Russia remains rock solid. And yet, as always, Wang Yi leaves a back door ajar.

By Michael Radunski

Didi Kirsten Tatlow: Technologie aus Deutschland in China
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'Technology is not value-free'

Didi Kirsten Tatlow is a Senior Fellow at the Asia Program at the German Council on Foreign Relations. She has co-edited and co-authored a book, “China’s Quest for Foreign Technology: Beyond Espionage” that reveals Beijing's legal and illegal hunt for foreign technology. In an interview with China.Table, Tatlow urges the West to step up its determination to finally better protect innovations from Chinese takeovers. At stake, she says, is nothing less than our open form of society.

By Marcel Grzanna

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2022: China s Premier Li Keqiang front delivers his report during an annual meeting of the Chinese National People s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square. The meeting set to last until March 11, Chinese lawmakers will receive Premier Keqiang s regular report to sum up the past year as well as outline 2022 for the government and approve the budget. Artyom Ivanov/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY TS126928
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Li's priorities: growth, domestic market, high-tech

On Saturday, China's Premier Li Keqiang presented his work report. The general focus of China's policy for the next twelve months is clear: more market economy and innovation with lower taxes. The focus is also on improving the education system. In addition, regions are to be assigned more budgetary responsibility, while the central government is to compensate for regional imbalances. Domestic consumption and international trade are to be strengthened in the meantime.

By Frank Sieren