Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Although communism sees religion as spiritual opium, Buddhism has experienced a revival in China. However, how the financial inflows are distributed has always been a point of contention.
By Redaktion Table
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic who wish to remain anonymous. A university has expelled a Chinese student after an alleged sexual encounter with a Ukrainian. The decision has been met with huge outcry.
By Redaktion Table
The relationship between Brussels and Beijing is marked by mistrust. China's raw materials policy exposes Europe's dependencies and Beijing's willingness to use them as leverage for its own interests. A strategic industrial policy is now required from Europe. After all, access to the EU market must be used strategically and wisely.
By Sabrina Schulz
With China's modernization, entire professions are disappearing. This is not a new phenomenon, as a look at the archives shows.
By Johnny Erling
Under the weight of geopolitical crises, an escalating US tariff policy and growing doubts about the stability of the dollar-based system, the very foundations of global trade are beginning to falter. For Europe and Asia in particular – whose prosperity depends on open markets and rules-based cooperation – a new wave of economic uncertainty is drawing dangerously close.
By Shang-Jin Wei
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is dedicated to the "soft power" of the People's Republic. The international success of the plush monster proves that the country can do more than just TikTok and sports medals.
By Experts Table.Briefings
A new war in the Middle East and a destructive tariff conflict: This double blow is hitting an already fragile global economy with full force. Even if a temporary ceasefire seems possible, the prospects for a global recession have worsened significantly.
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The BRICS+ alliance is meeting for the first time since its enlargement to six countries. Its rise is fueled by the United States' loss of political and economic credibility under the presidency of Donald Trump. This makes a multipolar world order more likely. However, there are also significant tensions within the alliance.
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Polemical China debates echo distorted stereotypes from the past. In the Xi-Trump era, irrational fears and mutual accusations continue to open up fronts. It is worthwhile to look at the roots of common assumptions about China.
By Leonardo Pape
China’s infrastructure offensive along the New Silk Road is taking effect – Europe’s responses remain vague. While Brussels continues to hesitate, Tashkent presented concrete proposals for a more integrated Central Asia strategy at the International Investment Forum. The region is becoming a geopolitical testing ground between vision and influence.
By Amelie Richter
