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Die Pressefreiheit in Hongkong ist seit Einführung des Nationalen Sicherheitsgesetzes vor drei Jahren ruiniert.
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Hong Kong's dramatic fall

The former bastion of press freedom, Hong Kong, has now become a prison for journalists. The authorities have become increasingly ruthless towards critical media outlets. However, all hope is not lost.

By Felix Lee

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Electricity market reform: 'I am cautious about the outcome of the plenary vote'

The EU Parliament's Industry Committee is voting today on the report on the electricity market reform. In an interview with Manuel Berkel, Renew's shadow rapporteur Morten Petersen expresses his satisfaction with the negotiators' compromise, but is already looking ahead to the vote in plenary with a skeptical eye. The reason, he says, is the promotion of nuclear energy.

By Manuel Berkel

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Raw materials: EU must strengthen value creation in partner countries

To secure strategically important raw materials, the EU must diversify its supply chains – and is seeking cooperation with reliable partners. In order to meet the requirement of mutual benefits and to make attractive offers compared to the competition, the EU must also support value creation in the partner countries, as recent analyses by the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) show.

By Leonie Düngefeld

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Good climate during Kerry visit

US climate envoy John Kerry has been given a high-profile and friendly reception during his four-day visit to Beijing. But China makes it clear that constructive talks on climate action are only possible if overall relations are improved. Nothing is yet known about concrete results of Kerry's talks with his counterpart Xie Zhenhua.

By Jörn Petring

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What Germany's China strategy has in store for researchers

Following the publication of the China Strategy, German politicians and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research outlined first ideas on how it can be implemented in the field of research. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) wants to strengthen the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the Green Party favors the Berlin China Institute Merics, sanctioned by Beijing. The Research Minister holds out the prospect of stricter funding regulations.

By Tim Gabel

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Bosnia-Herzegovina: Situation worsens

The European Union is faced with a decision: Does it continue on the course it set shortly before Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine and try to stop secessionist tendencies in Bosnia-Herzegovina? Or will it bow to one of Vladimir Putin's allies in the Balkans?

By Redaktion Table

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'China strategy is a way marker, not a liberator'

In an interview conducted by Finn Mayer-Kuckuk, the Director of the China Research Institute Merics, Mikko Huotari, evaluates the German government's China strategy. Huotari sees it largely positive: The document defines the relationship between the two countries and shows a path to de-risking. However, Huotari has doubts about the practical implementation of the ideas.

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Elections in Spain: Conservatives do not commit to Vox

The PP, Spain's conservative party, has a good chance of winning Sunday's parliamentary election. However, it will probably not be enough for an absolute majority of seats. The presumed winner of the election, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, is talking about alternatives to a coalition with the far-right Vox.

By Isabel Cuesta Camacho

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Growth stabilizes

The Chinese economy grew slower than expected in the second quarter. The German industry is already giving up hope that a Chinese boom will pull it back from the crisis. However, China is slowing down at a high level. The government definitely aims to achieve the targeted five percent growth for the entire year.

By Jörn Petring

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Nervous look at Russia after Prigozhin rebellion

A few weeks after the Wagner rebellion, the situation in Russia has calmed down, at least on the surface. But the long-term consequences remain unclear. China is monitoring the situation closely and perhaps even somewhat nervously: Instability or a system collapse in its allied neighbor would be fatal for Beijing.

By Christiane Kuehl