Table.Briefings

Opinion

Dr. Renata Franke

About the provenance research into the 'Boxer War'

The debate about looted art places art collections from other countries under suspicion. But the effort it takes to track down a propagated moral injustice that is inaccurately associated with the colonial exploitation of China is absurd and unproductive.

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Johnny Erling

Strategic partnerships galore

How does the People's Republic choose its relations with other countries – and explains to its people with whom it maintains what partnerships? In the days of the East-West conflict, this was easy. China maintained relations with the socialist camp. Today we are seeing a plethora of partnerships – with complicated designations.

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Claire Stam

What's cooking in Brussels? Farewell of an agricultural expert

He became one of the leading experts on agricultural issues in the European Parliament. Now, Éric Andrieu (S D), an MEP from the south of France, has decided to "turn over a new leaf". The politician, who represents the Grand Sud-Ouest constituency in France, will no longer run in the European elections.

By Claire Stam

Stephen S. Roach

The economic costs of America's conflict with China 

The US cannot afford a real conflict with China. By importing a lot from Asia, they keep prices low and compensate for their own inadequate savings performance. Suspicions of bad intentions should not lead to economic missteps.

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IRA: How to save the European industry

The European Commission's Net-Zero Industry Act lacks a clear vision. The deadlines and also the execution are implausible, says André Loesekrug-Pietri. In this opinion, the Chairman of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI) lists three pillars that would make it work.

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Claire Stam

What's cooking in Paris? French Casserolade

On April 24, it will have been exactly one year since Emmanuel Macron was re-elected. The passing of the pension reform law without parliamentary approval has increased unrest in France. The question arises regarding the constitutional limits of French institutions.

By Claire Stam

No more hunger but less perspective

Our column "China Perspective" is written by authors from the People's Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today's piece is about a group suicide that has sparked great shock on social media. Many Chinese can relate to their anguish.

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