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Opinion

Johnny Erling
Opinion

Hurt feelings and old friends

Whether Mercedes, Dolce Gabbana, Ronald Reagan, or the K-pop stars of BTS – they have all been accused by Beijing of "hurting the feelings of the Chinese people". The accusation has become a popular political slogan and is used by Beijing to interfere in foreign affairs. However, those who hurt feelings can just as quickly become "time-honored friends of the Chinese people". Three state or business visits to Beijing are enough if one spares oneself vociferous criticism, as Angela Merkel's example proves.

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Why China’s Hong Kong crackdown could backfire

Chinese leaders are most likely already aware of the probable international consequences of pursuing an ultra-repressive course in Hong Kong. But by prosecuting 47 pro-democracy activists, President Xi Jinping is throwing down the gauntlet to a new US administration and its allies – and may be overplaying his hand.

By Redaktion Table

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No decoupling from China

China is not only a partner and economic competitor for Germany but also a systemic rival. This means that global challenges will also have to be solved jointly with China in the future. But no decoupling from China also means a level playing field and stricter reciprocity. Europe must not allow itself to be divided and, in coordination with the US, should find a common China policy.

By Redaktion Table

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Tax havens are sabotaging the SDGs

Around ten percent of global GDP is located in tax havens. This is according to international studies. This money hinders the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The international community must increase its efforts to combat corruption and tax evasion.

By Redaktion Table

Johnny Erling
Opinion

Wang Huning: servant of three masters

Wang Huning is exceptional among Chinese leadership technocrats. He has served as chief adviser to three presidents since 1995. His signature can be found in the teachings of Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping. But Wang's once aspirational goal of greater democracy has since receded into the distant future.

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How cooperation with China works

China looks back on a long history as an agricultural civilization – and is thus very different from the geographic fragmentation and political competition historically seen in the West. The lines between Chinese central planning and the democratic capitalism of the West no longer run clearly. A new global social contract must promote a shared narrative within the framework of which each country defines its role within the global collective.

By Redaktion Table

Opinion

Digital central bank currency – He who hesitates has lost

In recent years, the Chinese government has made great strides in introducing the digital central bank currency. Europe should not waste any more time and digitize the euro quickly – and just like the Chinese, in a first step as an ECB interbank standard that commercial banks can then pass on to end customers.

By Redaktion Table

Johnny Erling
Opinion

China's compass points south

China is different: The last name precedes the first name and books are read from back to front. If you want to understand the Chinese, you have to accept that they are different and look behind the scenes with an open mind.

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NATO needs more than a monologue on China

China is active in Europe – this has security policy implications NATO must understand. What is needed now is internal coordination and information exchange within the Alliance, but also expedient dialogue with China. Because NATO must solve a dilemma.

By Amelie Richter

Opinion

The limits to America's pent-up demand

The contrast in economic recovery between the US and China is clearly felt in the services sector after their lockdowns, and could stand in the way of the US achieving a V-shaped economic recovery like China's economy is currently exemplifying. Roach sees China's crisis strategy at an advantage so far.

By Ning Wang