Critics have long lamented the lack of a reappraisal of Maoism in German sinology. After an opinion piece by two veteran sinologists, questions are being raised that shake the credibility of this discipline.
By Marcel Grzanna
In the Polish election campaign, the ruling party PIS and even more right-wing groups such as Konfederacja are vying for voters' favor with resentment against Germany and Ukraine. Above all, voters over 60 are to be addressed. It is suspected that Russia is also behind mostly anonymous posts on social media.
By Redaktion Table
After German companies have been taken over by China, cooperation with workers' representatives usually works better than expected. This is because Chinese investors work with the laws they find. This is good news for German employees.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The formation of a government in Spain is entering the next round: The leader of the People's Party failed in two attempts to be elected prime minister, and now it is the turn of Socialist Pedro Sánchez. The separatists are demanding a high price for their support.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
It is not good news for the EU: The nationalist Robert Fico, who wants to deliver "no more cartridges to Ukraine," wins the parliamentary elections in Slovakia. Whether he can become head of government for the fourth time is unclear. The liberals want to prevent him.
By Redaktion Table
Uyghur vlogger Shahnura Kasim laments the human rights situation in Xinjiang on TikTok and Instagram. That claim that normality has returned to the autonomous region, according to a recent newspaper article by two German sinologists, is an insolent claim, she says. She still cannot get in touch with her family and people on the street are still afraid to speak openly.
By Redaktion Table
The main focus of the 3rd high-level Sino-German Financial Dialogue in Frankfurt am Main was more cooperation. In times of "de-risking," German Finance Minister Christian Lindner and China's Vice Premier He Lifeng advocated more market opening and cooperation on international issues. Financial policy seems to be a field not yet primarily characterized by rivalry – even if only few concrete details have been announced.
By Christiane Kuehl
Two technical trilogues on reducing methane emissions in the energy sector are taking place this week. The political trilogue is scheduled for Oct. 10. In an interview with Claire Stam, rapporteur Jutta Paulus (Greens) talks about the need to reach a swift agreement and the differences between Parliament and Council.
By Claire Stam
Political pressure is high on Germany's telecommunication operators to reduce their dependence on Chinese suppliers further. But the Huawei debate is likely just the start: Operators of other critical infrastructures, including railroads, must also brace themselves for additional measures.
By Falk Steiner
Taiwan aims to step up deterrence against the People's Liberation Army with new, expensive defense projects. Their main goal is to break through a potential blockade. But the island is also preparing for hybrid warfare – and is strengthening its defenses against disinformation campaigns.
By David Demes
