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Chinese refugees in a New Yorker apartment building

The number of illegal Chinese immigrants in the United States is rising dramatically. Ma Ju offers his compatriots shelter in New York. He explains the reasons for fleeing, the mental state of the new arrivals and what help he provides them. After all, returning to China could be fatal.

By Marcel Grzanna

November 14, 2022, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesian: U.S. President Joe Biden, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, before the start of their face-to-face bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, November 14, 2022, in Bali, Indonesia. Nusa Dua Indonesian - ZUMAp138 20221114_zaa_p138_093 Copyright: xAdamxSchultz/WhitexHousex

Biden meets Xi: Preventing things from getting worse

US President Joe Biden will meet Xi Jinping on Wednesday in San Francisco on the sidelines of the APEC summit. One goal: Military talks are to be resumed. But this is not the time for big concessions. Europe is not even sitting at the kids' table anymore.

By Michael Radunski

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'We are witnessing Europe's power-political decline'

China and the USA dominate global affairs. Europe likes to see itself as a mediator between the superpowers. A misconception, says political scientist Eberhard Sandschneider in an interview with Michael Radunski.

By Michael Radunski

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Tsinghua scientists celebrate chip breakthrough

Scientists at Tsinghua University have developed a new type of AI chip that calculates with light particles and will be far superior to conventional semiconductors. However, it is unclear when it will go into mass production. In the meantime, The US is tightening export restrictions.

By Jörn Petring

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Weak methane plan as the start of COP diplomacy

Shortly before the summit meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in San Francisco, China has presented a long-awaited strategy for reducing methane emissions. The plan lacks ambition, but it could open doors in negotiations.

By Nico Beckert

epaselect epa10220708 Philippine President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., (2-L) joins Philippine Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista (L) and Japan Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa (3-L) in a ceremonial opening of a Sake barrel during the groundbreaking for two underground stations of the Metro Manila Subway Project in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 03 October 2022. The groundbreaking in Pasig City is part of the construction of a 33-kilometer underground railway system aimed at improving the country's mass transport infrastructure with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).  EPA-EFE/ROLEX DELA PENA

Philippines withdraw from BRI projects

President Marcos departs from his predecessor's policies and cooperates with Japan for new railway lines instead of China. He allows a higher military presence from the USA and skipped the Belt and Road Forum. This amounts to a departure from the Belt and Road Initiative.

By Jörn Petring

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German machines in China's nuclear program

Machines manufactured by German companies have allegedly found their way into the production facilities of the Chinese nuclear program. This case shows how difficult it is to enforce dual-use rules.

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'China disguised its strategic goals well for a long time'

Joybrato Mukherjee, President of the German Academic Exchange Service and Rector of the University of Cologne, believes academic collaboration between China and Germany must be expanded, albeit with more careful scrutiny of content and people. Tim Gabel and Felix Lee spoke with Mukherjee about how this balancing act can be achieved.

By Felix Lee