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Ralph Weber
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The diplomatic approach to fundamental political difference

The purpose of diplomatic language is to prevent political differences that lead to a deterioration of relations between two states. Ralph Weber of the University of Basel sees in a diplomatic verbal exchange with authoritarian states a risk of undermining own democratic values. Especially when they have existed for 50 years, as between Germany and the People's Republic of China. Therefore, democracies should pay meticulous attention to their choice of words and avoid the use of numerous terms.

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The Party, the Party, is always right!

Our "View from China" column is written by authors from the People's Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today's article looks at the Chinese Communist Party. An exclusive club that is not only difficult to join, but also jealously guards loyalty.

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Tannock
Opinion

Xi Jinping's radioactive friend

Instead of weakening the United States and bolstering China’s geopolitical standing, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has accomplished the exact opposite. As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for an unprecedented third term, the growing desperation of Russian President Vladimir Putin should serve as a cautionary tale.

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China's prettiest myth of 'half the sky'

"Women hold up half the sky" is one of Mao Zedong's most famous one-liners. Truth be told, he never actually said this. To this day, women in China are largely excluded from political power. Economically, on the other hand, they are steadily rising to the top of the world.

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Forging prettier numbers

Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic who wish to remain anonymous. In today's article, an expert on economic reporting shares his thoughts on trust and mistrust in China's economic data.

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Jiang Lin Michael O´Boyle
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A big payoff from US-China climate cooperation

Although the United States and China have both begun to make significant strides toward carbon-free electricity generation, they could move even faster if they worked together. New research shows that both could decarbonize their grids by 80% between now and 2035.

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Ralph Weber
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At what point does cooperation lead to complicity?

According to Article 1 of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China, all relations with the world are managed by the Communist Party and, as far as possible, are subject to the CP agenda. Ralph Weber from the University of Basel, therefore, calls for more transparency when cooperating directly with institutions from the Chinese party-state.

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China's true soft power

The People's Republic is trying to exert influence across the globe with lots of money and even more propaganda, with Confucius Institutes and cultural projects of all kinds. Threats and economic coercion are part of the repertoire. So far, all efforts have been in vain. In the West, Beijing is only running up against ever higher walls. Although it does have effective means at its disposal to exploit its soft powers. One of these, which it once wielded to make foreigners' mouths water, is China's cuisine.

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The drought highlights the dangers of climate change for agriculture

China is suffering under the worst drought in decades – and in regions of the south and southwest that actually have ample water. Dr. Michaela Boehme, an expert on agriculture and food in China, analyzes the major challenges the country has to face from extreme heat and drought. Both are already a consequence of the climate crisis, and so Dr. Boehme also sees the situation as a wake-up call to Beijing to take the direct effects of climate change on agriculture and food security seriously.

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Rudolf Scharping
Opinion

Germany and China – nuances are lost

There has never been so little direct interaction between China and the world in recent decades. The former SPD chairman and German Minister of Defense warns that Russia's attack on Ukraine will exacerbate this estrangement. He believes, however, that German and Chinese economies and societies are dependent on each other. And the question of peace, as a global challenge, cannot be resolved without China.

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