Wu'er Kaixi played a leading role in the Tiananmen Square protests 36 years ago. In this Table.Briefings interview, he explains how his memory has changed, why he unsuccessfully tried to surrender four times and what hopes he has for the younger generation.
By Angela Köckritz
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While many Chinese living abroad fear being monitored by the Chinese government, the 706 Berlin association sees no reason to hide. In fact, the network of young Chinese in Germany considers freedom of expression to be a matter of course in a democracy. In conversation with Table.Briefings, its board members warn of increasing marginalization in Germany ahead of the federal elections.
By Leonardo Pape
Chen Ming-chi is an advisor to the Taiwanese government. In this interview, he explains how Taiwan can best prepare for the Chinese threat.
By Andreas Landwehr
Agriculture and our diet contribute to about one-third of global emissions. The theme day, "Food, Agriculture and Water" at COP28, focuses on the food system in climate negotiations. What key points are being discussed?
By Kira Huth
COP28 in Dubai started with an unprecedented victory: The new loss and damage fund has been set up, around 400 million dollars have been made available, and the agenda has been approved. On the one hand, this is a positive signal for the conference. On the other hand, it could slow down the Presidency's vigor.
By Marc Winkelmann
Luisa Neubauer from Fridays for Future discusses the difficult situation of the international climate movement at COP28: There is distrust of "white, European climate activists." But the movement is large, and the Fridays are "pragmatically socialized." She sees no alternative to the COPs as a meeting place for civil society.
By Bernhard Pötter
