Xi Jinping cultivates a veritable cult around China's Great Wall. Yet Mao Zedong considered the ancient structure to be a feudal relic. But that did not stop him from creating a ritual: Foreign dignitaries on a visit to Beijing outdo each other with the length of their walks along the monument.
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Vice Premier Liu He is considered a confidant of China's President Xi Jinping and his chief economic advisors. The 70-year-old pushes for a greater market economy and stronger internationalization, and even gains the attention of foreign stock exchanges in the process. The incumbent Premier Li Keqiang is left out in the cold. Could Xi have big plans for Liu?
By Frank Sieren
The high-level meeting between EU leaders and China's president did not yield any new progress. Beijing continues to refer to the Ukraine war as a regional crisis, while Brussels warns against undermining sanctions against Russia.
By Amelie Richter
Beijing's approach to its own history is always worth a special look. After all, transparency is not a strong suit here either. In 2006, however, China's Foreign Ministry published a book on declassified documents for the first time. A second volume never came out. Thus, other documents have to serve as a reminder of history.
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China is increasingly becoming a Xi state. But even if Xi Jinping is not yet as isolated as Vladimir Putin, the president's omnipotence certainly poses risks when it comes to decision-making. His refusal to step down particularly bothers China's middle-aged cadres.
By Christiane Kuehl
How long can China keep up its balancing act in the Ukraine conflict? Pressure is growing on Beijing to finally pick a side. But China is still trying to maintain a kind of pro-Russian neutrality by any means necessary.
By Christiane Kuehl
Liao Yiwu is one of the most renowned Chinese writers in exile. He is concerned about the closing of ranks between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at the Olympic Games. At China.Table, Liao calls for vigilance against the autocrats.
By Redaktion Table
