Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People’s Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today's article looks at the increasing opacity of Chinese politics and society, making China particularly unpredictable in an unpredictable world.
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President Xi Jinping has launched the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), which advocates for the equality of all civilizations and the right to choose a development path freely. Following global initiatives for development and security, this is another building block for China's concept of an alternative world order.
By Christiane Kuehl
The globalized world continues to drift apart. While Xi let himself be hailed by Central Asian Silk Road partners, the G7 opted for a more robust defense against China. Although the G7 also emphasized their willingness to engage in dialogue, the signal went down very badly in Beijing.
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In the midst of the Cultural Revolution, Xi Jinping read through Shakespeare, Goethe and Marx – or so he claims. How Xi, as a literary autodidact, appropriated the cultural literature of China and the world is part of today's grotesque personality cult around the CCP leader.
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EU Commission President von der Leyen and French President Macron had hoped to pit President Xi Jinping against Putin with their visit to China. It was a bold strategy: Macron flattered Xi, the EU Commission President was critical. Journalist and geopolitical expert Alexander Goerlach considers the strategy a failure.
By Felix Lee
One visit, two styles: Macron and Xi woo each other. Von der Leyen seems less charming in comparison, but instead comes across as open and direct. The Head of the European Commission maintains the critical tone of her keynote speech during the visit to Beijing. However, Xi does not begrudge the two Europeans any public successes regarding discussions on Ukraine.
By Amelie Richter
At the beginning of April, the CP launched a new, huge campaign to spread Xi Jinping's "Thought." Former party leaders like Mao no longer play a role in it. In his speeches, Xi blatantly praises himself and completes the party's focus on him.
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