Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. When Trump won the US presidential election for the first time in 2016, China was surprised. Shortly before Trump's second term in office, China has become more attuned to the president – and is launching a charm offensive.
By Experts Table.Briefings
What can the next German government do to promote climate change mitigation in agriculture and open up new economic opportunities for farms? These are the five most important points.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China experts Alicia Hennig and Andreas Fulda have been warning for years that German academia has been too naive in its dealings with China. They are now observing a change in mindset, but also continue to see "blind spots" – in academia and in the Chancellery.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Building is becoming more and more expensive, rents are rising rapidly and home ownership is unaffordable for many. Germany's real estate and construction industry is doing badly – at the same time, the sector is contributing too little to achieving climate targets. The next German government can change this. Kolja Zajicek, Senior Policy Advisor at the Climate Economy Foundation, explains how.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Due to the time-consuming coordination between the coalition partners, the German government often decides on a position in the Council late or not at all. Lucas Guttenberg from the Bertelsmann Stiftung recommends following the example of the Netherlands.
By Redaktion Table
The Balkans are a testing ground and a gateway for Russian propaganda, which even reaches EU states such as Austria. Southeast Europe expert Thomas Brey explains what the EU can do to counter toxic disinformation and which country could be the next to topple.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Pope Francis seeks rapprochement rather than confrontation with Beijing. Being a pastor in Shanghai, this makes a lot of sense to me. Because even if the freedoms for Chinese Christians are limited – it does exist.
By Fabian Peltsch
Soon it will be that time again. Official China comes to a standstill while its billion-strong population heads home – on the world's largest voluntary migration.
By Marcel Grzanna
Students have been demonstrating against Serbia's president for weeks. Regressive reforms and rampant corruption are plaguing the country. Nevertheless, Aleksandar Vučić can rely on the support of Brussels and Berlin, writes Dušan Reljić in today's Opinion. The reason: "The West is left bare."
By Experts Table.Briefings
Beijing has been attempting to persuade Philippine decision-makers to adopt a pro-China stance – relying on investments and manipulation tactics. To prevent the Philippines from becoming more authoritarian, the West should offer the Philippines alternatives.
By Redaktion Table
