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China approves first mRNA vaccine

Beijing did not want to be dependent on foreign companies like BioNTech and therefore waited a long time before granting the first approval. The race has now been won by the domestic company CPSC.

By Redaktion Table

230321 -- MOSCOW, March 21, 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly meet the press after their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, March 21, 2023. Xi on Tuesday held talks with Putin in Moscow. RUSSIA-MOSCOW-CHINA-XI JINPING-PUTIN-TALKS ShenxHong PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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Xi and Putin's joint paper documents China's dominance

A closer look at the final declaration of the Xi-Putin summit shows not only the closing of ranks against the West. Xi also expresses his dissatisfaction with the war policy. The conclusions drawn from this, however, are not likely to please the West at all.

By Frank Sieren

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FDP: self-assertion at the expense of the EU

Party leader Lindner and other liberal ministers are trying to raise the profile of the FDP – disputes like the one over the internal combustion engine phase-out are certainly welcome. However, the Free Democrats do not want to acknowledge damage at the European level.

By Till Hoppe

epa10534467 Taiwan's Science and Technology Minister Wu Tsung-tsong (C-R) welcomes German Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger (C) during a Scientific and Technological Cooperation Arrangement signing ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan 21 March 2023. Stark-Watzinger is the first member of the German federal government to visit the Asian country in 26 years. The major goal of the trip is to increase cooperation between the two countries in the areas of talent development, education and technology. EPA-EFE/RITCHIE B. TONGO
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Stark-Watzinger in Taiwan: Visit with a political touch

German Minister of Education and Research, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, has signed a science and technology agreement in Taipei. She describes her stay as a "professional visit". But any official trips by foreign politicians to Taiwan are automatically of a political nature. If only because China sees them as a political move.

By Christiane Kuehl

RUSSIA, MOSCOW - MARCH 21, 2023: China s President Xi Jinping L and Russia s President Vladimir Putin are seen before talks at the Moscow Kremlin. The Chinese leader has made his first foreign trip since the recent re-election for a third term. Alexei Maishev/POOL/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY 57991373
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Xi and Putin stand firmly united

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin want to usher in a "new era" in bilateral relations. On the second day of Xi's visit to Moscow, the focus is on even closer economic ties between the two countries. And instead of cautionary words on the attack on Ukraine, Xi invites his friend Putin to Beijing – despite the international arrest warrant against the Russian President.

By Michael Radunski

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Combustion engine dispute: no agreement despite Commission proposal

Although the Commission has now proposed a solution as to how new internal combustion vehicles can still be registered after 2035 if they are fueled with e-fuels, the dispute continues. All sides claim to want to find a solution as soon as possible. But the clock is ticking because everything is supposed to be resolved until the EU summit starts on Thursday.

By Lukas Knigge

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IPCC report: Europe is challenged and makes demands

The IPCC's synthesis report summarizes the findings of the last three sub-reports. For Europe, this results in a clear guideline for action: generate even less CO2 even faster. However, EU politicians also point to the role of other countries.

By Lukas Knigge

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EU promises Ukraine one million artillery shells

€2 billion for a million shells: EU defense ministers approve Foreign Affairs Commissioner Josep Borrell's plan. The artillery ammunition is destined for Ukraine. But no EU state wants to reveal how much ammunition it still has in stock.

By Stephan Israel

RUSSIA, MOSCOW - MARCH 20, 2023: The President of the People s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, waves while stepping off the aircraft during an arrival ceremony at Vnukovo 2 Airport. The Chinese leader arrived in Russia for a state visit, which is a second visit abroad after Xi Jinping was re-elected for a third term. Sergei Savostyanov/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY 57971004
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Xi seeks a new world order with Putin

In a long newspaper article, Xi Jinping explains what he and Russia aim to achieve: Offering the countries of the world modernization with Chinese characteristics. He receives full support from Putin.

By Michael Radunski