Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is dedicated to Harvard graduate Jiang Yurong. In her speech at the graduation ceremony, she actually wanted to call for more unity and togetherness. However, anger and criticism rained down from all directions. The reactions reveal how divided not only China but the whole world has become.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The new German government wants to take a firmer stance in its dealings with China – and that’s long overdue. But a parliamentary expert commission alone won’t cut it. What’s needed are confidential analyses, smart incentives for companies and clear responses to unfair competition.
By Amelie Richter
US President Donald Trump's embrace of tariffs has been met with considerable criticism. However, Trump's diagnosis of the global trading system may not be entirely wrong. The problem, instead, is the treatment: Rather than using a chainsaw, which would probably kill the patient, he should reach for a scalpel.
By Redaktion Table
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article traces the evolution of the protest movement in the country since the Tiananmen massacre. Despite all opposition, the spirit of resistance among Chinese youth is alive.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Ahead of the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, China's communist leadership continues its campaign against historical memory. Nowadays, there is only one place left in the entire People's Republic where June 4, 1989, can still be publicly commemorated.
By Redaktion Table
The German government's understanding of China expertise appears to be focused on the university context and research institutions. Despite commitments to research security and resilience, there remain fundamental questions about the role of China research.
By Amelie Richter
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. China attempts to de-escalate the conflict between India and Pakistan. But gloating and stereotypes against India erupt on social media.
By Redaktion Table
For decades, China lived off investments and exports – but the model has started to show cracks. Now, the trade conflict with the United States has finally forced Beijing to rethink.
By Redaktion Table
When Vladimir Putin delivers his speech in the stands on Red Square on May 9 with the cry "For Russia! For victory! Hurrah!" to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Xi Jinping will be sitting at his side. It is a well-calculated signal to the domestic audience and the world amid a geopolitical hardening of fronts.
By Redaktion Table
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. At first glance, China's alliance with Vietnam looks like a throwback to old communist brotherhood – but behind it lies coldly calculated self-interest. Amid global power shifts and the ongoing trade war with the US, Beijing is staging itself as a reliable partner in Southeast Asia.
By Amelie Richter
