The debate over whether the Chinese economy has already surpassed the American one doesn't concern Chinese citizens. For them, the pressing question is whether they will become prosperous before they grow old or if their per capita income will soon hit a glass ceiling.
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As the civil war spreads, the military junta is losing control in large parts of Myanmar. It therefore attempts to legitimize itself with symbolic politics – the planned election in August has been postponed. China remains one of the few supporters of the military regime.
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The United States and China are fighting for control of the undersea cables that provide data links between the Pacific Rim countries.
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(No) dogs and Chinese allowed: A fictional story becomes a community-building legend that neither scientists nor facts can dislodge. Beijing knows how to exploit this tale and other narratives.
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The expansion of the BRICS group of nations is more than a wake-up call for the West – it's a warning shot. For years, numerous experts have warned that the West needs to change. But we still haven't recognized the turning point in other parts of the world, says Africa expert Robert Kappel.
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Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today, it looks at Chinese art forms that have changed under Western influences and the few that still remain purely Chinese.
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The Chinese government’s reluctance to unveil a massive stimulus package despite the ongoing economic slowdown has puzzled foreign observers and the Chinese public alike. One possible explanation for the Chinese leadership’s cautious approach could be the huge debt overhang from the 2008 crisis.
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Does China need Europe, or does Europe need China? Is decoupling possible or madness? Is Beijing really a partner in climate action? Political scientist Janka Oertel provides answers in her new book. She advocates a fundamentally new China policy. And she makes no secret of the fact that this will involve high costs.
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Xi Jinping wants to turn the yuan into a global currency. Yellowed documents from the days of the Cultural Revolution show that China already claimed to achieve this in 1969. However, the latest attempt will probably not succeed either.
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In contrast to Russia's aggressive behavior towards Ukraine, China prefers to proceed gradually with stealth and deception to advance its expansionism. Unless the leadership in Beijing makes a serious mistake or the world wakes up and reacts, this salami-slicing strategy will continue, writes Brahma Chellaney.
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