The BRICS countries see themselves as a counterweight to a Western-dominated world order. China and Russia, in particular, are pushing for an enlargement of the alliance. But other members are holding back.
By Jörn Petring
The People's Liberation Army continues to dispatch more and more jets across the median line of the Taiwan Strait to express its outrage over the actions of Taiwanese politicians. This fits the picture of "hybrid warfare," where the military and civilian means of pressure are perfidiously combined without escalating the crisis.
By Felix Lee
This Friday, the heads of Japan, South Korea and the United States will meet at Camp David for a historic summit. But it is not affection that unites the former enemies, but North Korea and China. Beijing voices sharp criticism and speaks about an "Asian Nato."
By Michael Radunski
The real estate crisis in China is spilling over into the financial sector. Now, a large shadow bank also runs into payment problems. In the past, real estate developers obtained capital through this barely regulated fund. Foreign financial institutions could also face enormous losses. The crisis becomes systemic.
By Redaktion Table
China is set to experience even more extreme temperatures than the United States and Europe in the future, according to a warning from international climate scientists. The region around Beijing could be particularly hard hit.
By Jörn Petring
For years, Tibetan environmental activists have been disappearing behind bars. Now, United Nations special rapporteurs are putting the fate of these activists on the agenda. This increases the chances that Beijing will have to address these issues before the UN Human Rights Council.
By Marcel Grzanna
The infamous anti-corruption campaign grips the health sector. Since then, hundreds of hospital directors and pharmaceutical managers have been under investigation. Once the dam is broken, the people rebel against greedy physicians.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese activists report that they are being monitored and pressured in Germany. The involvement of Chinese authorities is considered certain.
By Fabian Peltsch
The situation for young people in the Chinese job market is very tense. Employment contract extensions are being abused to cut salaries. Meanwhile, the youngest job seekers have problems finding a job at all. At least there is still a small wage increase at German companies.
By Gregor Koppenburg
Gunnar Wiegand sees Germany's China strategy as an important implementation of the EU's approach. In the second part of the interview conducted by Amelie Richter, he also looks at the still timid way of dealing with disinformation from China and the upcoming European elections. The first part of the interview can be found here.
By Redaktion Table
