Hidden criticism of the Communist Party, collector's items and even investment: At the beginning of the new year, the rabbit stamps by artist Huang Yongyu caused a buzz in China – both online and in post offices. China's postal service is printing millions of these stamps, and yet they are instantly sold out. Because Huang's stamps are notorious in China.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The Élysée Treaty was signed 60 years ago. Today, Germany and France are strong partners in Europe. But if they don't work more closely together on climate and energy policy, it will jeopardize the EU's cohesion, write Sébastien Treyer and Nicolas Berghmans of the Paris-based think tank IDDRI.
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60 years ago, the Élysée Treaty was signed. Today, Germany and France are strong European partners. But if they do not cooperate more closely on climate and energy policy, the cohesion of the European Union will be at risk.
By Redaktion Table
Japan's new security strategy takes the complex situation in the region into account. Legitimate and understandable from Japan's point of view, it represents an escalation of tensions between the US-led countries of the Western community of values and China. For Europe, the result is a role as mediator between the irreconcilable parties.
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Economic reforms have long led to the dismissal of the ideologies of the Chinese Communist Party as insignificant or irrational. A risky misconception, says Dr. Carolin Kautz, China expert at the University of Goettingen. After all, the party under Xi Jinping is consolidating its central claim to power with enormous pressure to be loyal and digital indoctrination more than ever.
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Relations between China and Germany are not doing too well these days. In science, too. Mutual distrust has taken the place of cooperation. This hurts all parties involved.
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On the menu is vegetable broth. Today is Friday, January 13. Will this date prove to be a good omen for the EU parliamentarians meeting in Strasbourg next week? Following the Christmas holidays' opulence comes the time of sobriety in culinary terms. The question is whether this also applies to politics.
By Claire Stam
Our “China Perspective” column is written by authors from the People’s Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today’s column deals with festivals from Western countries absorbed by Chinese culture.
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Davos brings together those who have the money and the power to really make a difference for the climate: For example, by promoting much-needed investment in new technologies or by being the first to use still-expensive technology. They can afford it.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission has presented its proposal on the reformed Stability and Growth Pact. The member states must discuss it and agree on the changes and improvements to the fiscal framework. They should not miss the opportunity to reach a good result.
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