The fact that the People's Republic can copy anything – sometimes better or worse – is a source of many gags these days. If it were simply a matter of physical counterfeiting, it would not be particularly dangerous. However, Beijing increasingly focuses on other counterfeit goods that change the world and facts.
By Redaktion Table
The enormous power of digital platforms is a challenge for Europe that should not be underestimated, writes Pencho Kuzev from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in today’s Opinion. However, the EU has the means to defend itself. Enforcing European values is an investment in sovereignty and competitiveness.
By Redaktion Table
André Loesekrug-Pietri proposes five principles to the new EU Commissioners to make Europe more competitive and innovative again This would also require changes to the European institutions.
By Redaktion Table
Brahma Chellaney, Fellow of the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin, calls on Trump to defend allies in the South China Sea against China's territorial claims. After all, the credibility of the world power is at stake.
By Experts Table.Briefings
It is often difficult for countries in the Global South to bear the costs associated with the climate crisis, partly due to their colonial past. That is why they need climate reparations from rich countries, experts say.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Our "View from China" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article shows that China's youth are nowhere near as obedient as Beijing would like them to be. The car rampage that left dozens dead in Zhuhai is also a symptom of a society seething with unrest.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Even if you lose in court, you can still win: Despite a court overturning Shell's obligation to cut its emissions by 45 percent, the ruling lays down important principles for climate action. They could significantly improve the chances of success for future climate lawsuits.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The European Union wants to continue its training mission for the police in Mali, Eucap, and thus remain in contact with the West African coup government. The mandate of the last EU mission in the Sahel is due to expire in January, but Brussels has agreed to continue despite France's skepticism. That's a good thing, says Ulf Laessing.
By David Renke
The next US president has the power to break off relations with China on a whim. Since his last term in office, the executive has gained more power over foreign policy. Ironically, this makes the US more and more like its rival.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Ten years before Chancellor Scholz made history by coining the term "Zeitenwende," Beijing was already talking about a similar concept. This has been on everyone's lips ever since a faux pas between Xi and Putin. In his column, Johnny Erling explains why.
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