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News Bilder des Tages 230306 -- BEIJING, March 6, 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits national political advisors from the China National Democratic Construction Association and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, who are attending the first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People s Political Consultative Conference CPPCC, in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 2023. Xi participated in their joint group meeting, and listened to their comments and suggestions. TWO SESSIONSCHINA-XI JINPING-CPPCC-JOINT GROUP MEETING CN JuxPeng PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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Dangerous parallels to 1989

Sinologist Marina Rudyak and Merics researcher Sophie Reiß analyze the latest speeches of the National People's Congress.

By Michael Radunski

230302 -- BARCELONA, March 2, 2023 -- This photo taken on Feb. 27, 2023 shows the booth of Huawei at the 2023 Mobile World Congress MWC in Barcelona, Spain. From foldable phones to rollable screens, the latest technological innovations in the mobile communication industry are on display at the 2023 MWC, which runs here from Feb. 27 to March 2. SPAIN-BARCELONA-MWC-CHINESE ELEMENTS MengxDingbo PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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Huawei points to spotless track record

While the German government considers Chinese network technology a security risk, Huawei stresses the satisfaction of its customers. In fact, geopolitical considerations play just as big a role in the debate as tangible technical risks. Wireless network operators in Germany, such as Telekom and O2, warn that they need time to make the switch.

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Tough talks between EU and Switzerland

Time is pressing, but Switzerland is having a hard time clarifying its relationship with the EU – its most important partner and sales market, after all. The country in the middle of Europe is also coming under pressure because of a strict interpretation of neutrality.

By Stephan Israel

Huawei Technologies, Hansaallee, Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland *** Huawei Technologies, Hansaallee, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Minister wants to ban Huawei from German networks

Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser plans to force network operators to remove Huawei components from their systems. The background is a new sensitivity to geopolitical risks. As a side effect, the relationship with China could deteriorate further.

By Michael Radunski

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The steep path to becoming a top winter sports nation

One year after the Beijing Winter Olympics, things have gone quiet around China's winter sports ambitions. Only rarely do athletes from the country appear in the spotlight. The focus seems to be on a handful of disciplines that offer a chance of success.

By Christiane Kuehl

June 22, 2011 - Democratic Republic of Congo - Cresseurs exploit cassiterite rich boxite deposits with mallets, chisels and plastic Chinese headlamps 45 meters under the surface of Mount Mpama near the town of Bisie in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Poorly constructed post-and-beam constructed mine shafts that are dug into the mountain often collapse..Lucas Oleniuk-Toronto Star.20/5/11 20110626; ONT; Insight; IN4 -- A headlamp lights the way as creuseurs work the Mpama rock face with chisel and mallet to extract cassiterite. The ore is smelted to become tin, essential in the manufacture of electronic devices. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY - ZUMAt14_ June 22 2011 Democratic Republic of Congo exploit Rich deposits With mallets chisels and Plastic Chinese headlamps 45 METERS Under The Surface of Mount Near The Town of in The Democratic Republic of Congo poorly constructed Post and Beam constructed Mine Shafts Thatcher are Dug into The Mountain Often Collapse Lucas Oleniuk Toronto Star 20 5 11 ont Insight IN4 a headlamp Lights The Way As Work The Rock Face With chisel and Mallet to Extract The Ore IS to Become Tin Essential in The manufacture of Electronic Devices PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY ZUMAt14_
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China wants raw materials instead of transparent supply chains

In the race for future technologies, access to raw materials like lithium, manganese or cobalt is crucial for competitors. While Europe is focusing on sustainability with a supply chain law, China is foregoing minimum social or green standards for extraction.

By Redaktion Table

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Debt rules: Member states postpone dispute

Governments are suspending their dispute over the reform of the new EU fiscal regulations for the time being. This is revealed in a draft of the conclusions of the ministers of finance meeting, which is available to Table.Media. This indicates that the regular summit on 23/24 March will not be burdened by the disagreements over the realignment of the debt rules, which are particularly intense between the EU Commission and the German government.

By Max Mustermann

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CSAM: Germany sharply criticizes Johansson proposal

Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson wants to obligate providers of online and telecommunication services to screen content for possible depictions of child sexual abuse (CSAM). It was clear from the start that the plan would be controversial – but harsh criticism is now also coming from unexpected sides.

By Falk Steiner

China, Nationaler Volkskongress in Peking China, Nationaler Volkskongress in Peking 230305 -- BEIJING, March 5, 2023 -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang delivers a government work report at the opening meeting of the first session of the 14th National People s Congress NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2023. TWO SESSIONSCHINA-BEIJING-LI KEQIANG-GOVERNMENT WORK REPORT-NPC-ANNUAL SESSION CN JuxPeng PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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As Li departs, he promises economic upswing

At the start of the People's Congress, outgoing Premier Li promised that China's economy is expected to grow by "around five percent" this year. The positive surprise: mild words on Taiwan. The bad news: coal is on the rise again.

By Frank Sieren