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Gretchen question about marijuana

Our China Perspective is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is about the staged exchange between Chancellor Scholz and Beijing students: Nothing was left to chance here.

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Without swift regulations, the circular economy cannot progress

Whether it's recycled steel, cement or plastic, the circular economy has the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in the industry, says Sabine Nallinger. More and more companies are therefore looking to invest, but according to the board member of the Foundation for Climate Economy, reliable regulatory frameworks are lacking.

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Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik

'Where has the People's Republic of China gone?'

China currently does not seem to be at the center of attention as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to escalate. It is not just our lack of attention pushing China into the background. China is making us think that it has withdrawn somewhat from world affairs in general. Why is that?

By Amelie Richter

Mao remains dear to China

In his time, Mao was paid a symbolic monthly salary of 400 yuan. Today, his memorabilia is worth millions of yuan. It is difficult to imagine what the Great Chairman would say about the cult surrounding the Cultural Revolution.

By Carolyn Braun

Stephen S. Roach

'China is stifling debate in the country'

For 25 years, the China Development Forum was a meeting where foreign leaders from business, politics and academia could discuss the state of the Chinese economy with the country's top leaders. Today, anyone who asks questions is excluded.

By Redaktion Table

The ECtHR missed a great opportunity

Because the climate crisis is global, the states' duty to protect the climate must also extend beyond their own populations. However, the ECtHR did not follow this argument. In doing so, it missed a great opportunity to formulate standards for greater climate justice within Europe.

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