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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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
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
So far, East Asian countries have held up well economically against the pandemic. But a withdrawal of liquidity from emerging markets could spell disaster for Asian economies, which rely heavily on short-term foreign capital inflows. But a tougher US policy under Biden against China would also dim East Asia's economic prospects, said Lee Jong-Wha, who was long the Chief Economist at the Asian Development Bank and now teaches economics at Korea University.
By Ning Wang
Joe Biden called for European-American solidarity at the Munich Security Conference. Regarding China, however, Europe does not automatically have the same interests as America. And when it comes to transatlantic relations, Europe's politicians should bear in mind: Europeans have doubts about the US's political system.
By Antje Sirleschtov
How can useful information be gleaned from party media to assess the situation in China? In the past, sinologists understood the art of being alchemists of language who could still dig gold out of lead deserts full of stupid propaganda. They only had to discover the paragraph that began with "danshi" (but). Here the new information was hiding. After the relaunch of the ZK theory magazine "Qiushi," a new source opened up.
By Antje Sirleschtov
Today, the European Commission will present its new trade strategy. The reorganization is necessary because the challenges it faces have become more diverse. The guidelines are not least important about China, the EU's largest trading partner – while Beijing is a possible partner on some points, ideas are far apart on others.
By Amelie Richter
The only way to prevent Sino-American relations from deteriorating further is for either US President Joe Biden or Chinese President Xi Jinping to offer a goodwill gesture, and then respond in kind to the other’s subsequent moves. And Xi appears better positioned to take the initiative.
By Antje Sirleschtov
Asian governments, including China, have issued political climate targets. If they are to be achieved, relations between Beijing and Washington must be stable. In Asia, the challenge now is to mobilize private-sector forces to drive carbon reduction. It's about green financial instruments, transparency and clear guidance on standards.
By Ning Wang
Since China has been active in Africa, Europe has also been working on new concepts for the continent. It's about time. First of all the EU must change its trade agreements with Africa. Because they offer Africa no incentives.
By Antje Sirleschtov
