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Turning to China: US presence in South Korea is being questioned

The US's plan to house Afghan refugees on Asian military bases has sparked a heated debate in South Korea. The question is whether the presence of US troops in the country is still relevant. A convenient debate for China. Due to tensions with North Korea, Seoul increasingly looking towards China.

By Frank Sieren

Opinion

Halting the global technology divide

The attempt of all large economic areas to take a leading position in key technologies at the expense of everyone else is a costly process. A more efficient and cost-effective way is to cooperate internationally in a division of labor. After all, not every economy can be at the top. If everyone tries to do everything on their own, growth and prosperity will suffer.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

14th Five-Year Plan: More independence from the West

With its 14th Five-Year Plan, China aims for more independence from foreign countries and at the same time attempts to open its markets more; it wants to invest more and at the same time save more. What sounds contradictory has a method and brings opportunities for Germany and Europe.

By Frank Sieren

Feature

RCEP: partners in conflict

Australia and China are engaged in bitter political disputes. At the same time, both are joining the new RCEP free trade agreement. Can the trade agreement withstand these strains?

By Frank Sieren