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March 10, 2023, London, England, United Kingdom: Protesters gathered outside Downing Street on the 64th anniversary of the start of the 1959 Tibetan uprising, calling for a free and independent Tibet. London United Kingdom - ZUMAv130 20230310_zip_v130_016 Copyright: xVukxValcicx
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Outrage over clothing paragraph

A new draft law aims to criminalize wearing clothes that hurt the "feelings of the Chinese nation." The outrage in the social networks is enormous. And even a state newspaper is criticizing it.

By Jörn Petring

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WHO tobacco framework takes aim at e-cigarette

The tenth session of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) will be held in Panama in November. The focus will be on stricter regulation of e-cigarettes and other alternative tobacco products. The EU is currently defining its negotiating position.

By Markus Grabitz

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'There is a considerable alienation between the mainland and Taiwan'

Beijing presents a plan to integrate Taiwan into the People's Republic. Simultaneously, about a hundred warships and fighter jets are dispatched towards the island. In an interview conducted by Michael Radunski, Josie-Marie Perkuhn explains how Taiwan reacts to this situation with a certain resilience and what lies behind its behavior. The sinologist believes that war is not imminent – instead, Beijing resorts to far more subtle measures.

By Michael Radunski

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Are Slovakia and the West drifting apart?

On Sept. 30, Slovaks will prematurely elect a new parliament. The previous political leadership in Bratislava stood firmly on the side of neighboring Ukraine. This could change in the event of a conceivable comeback by former Prime Minister Fico.

By Till Hoppe

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Minister Li Shangfu ousted

The ousting of China's minister of defense seems to fit seamlessly into a series of high-level purges. Again, sources report house arrest and allegations of corruption. However, Li Shangfu was considered a confidant of Xi Jinping. Is this a sign of the autocrat's paranoia, or is Xi under pressure? At the very least, Xi's internal reputation is dented.

By Michael Radunski

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Putin and Kim: new best friends irritate Beijing

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un display friendship and unity – without China. Both aim to reduce their dependence on Beijing. And each needs precisely what the other has. Together with China, the three countries form an anti-Western bloc. But their interests do not coincide.

By Christiane Kuehl

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'Failing to act could become so costly that it could overwhelm the state'

The German "Climate Adaptation Week" aims to make it clear: The effects of the climate crisis are also clearly felt in Germany. In today's special interview, German Environment Minister Steffi Lemke demands that authorities and planners anchor adaptation in everyday life. And she calls for a reorienting agricultural policy, which has worked "against nature for centuries."

By Bernhard Pötter

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Leonhard Birnbaum: 'I hope France and Germany will find a way'

The reform of the European electricity market is in danger of failing due to the industrial policy interests of France and Germany, warns the Eurelectric President and Eon CEO. In an interview with Manuel Berkel, Leonhard Birnbaum talks about industrial electricity prices, capacity mechanisms and a lack of priorities in EU policy.

By Manuel Berkel

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EVs: China reacts irritably to punitive tariff threats

China is reacting angrily to the EU's threat of punitive tariffs on EVs. The move is pure protectionism and would have negative consequences for trade between China and Europe. In the EU, too, subsidies are flowing into the development of the EV industry.

By Felix Lee

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Poland: Election campaign between unequal opponents

On Oct. 15, Poland will elect a new parliament. The election campaign shows how unequally the power of the various parties is distributed. The ruling PiS party can rely on support from the media and state-owned corporations – and is handing out expensive election gifts.

By Redaktion Table