US President Joe Biden wants to renew alliances that his predecessor neglected or deliberately destroyed. In the Indo-Pacific, this is the "Quad", consisting of the US, Japan, Australia, and India. Their goal: creating a counterweight to China. Some are already dreaming of an Asian NATO. Beijing is reacting with sharp threats – and making its first mistakes.
Von Michael Radunski
Just over a week before the anniversary of the suppression of the Tiananmen demonstrations, the state in Hong Kong is tightening control. Vigils for the victims are banned. Yet there would be plenty of reason for protests: With a highly controversial electoral law reform, the alignment of the systems is making further progress – and increasing the flight of politically interested residents of the city to the UK.
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The traditional concept of family is finding less and less support in China: According to a survey, four out of ten Chinese women could live without marriage. Of those who do dare to marry, more and more regret their decision. This is a problem for the second-largest economy because the dramatic aging process in society could accelerate further.
Von Marcel Grzanna
Nur in der Volksrepublik China erhält man antikommunistische Flugblätter in die Hand gedrückt, mit denen sogar geshoppt werden kann. Die subversiven Texte fordern zum Sturz von Chinas Partei auf, oder zum Massenaustritt aus der KP. Paradoxerweise sind die strafbaren Aufrufe ihr Geld wert. Weil sie auf Banknoten aufgedruckt sind.
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Only in the People's Republic of China do people receive anti-communist leaflets, which can be used for shopping. The subversive texts call for the overthrow of China's party or for mass resignation from the CP. Paradoxically, the criminal calls are worth their weight in gold. Because they are printed on banknotes.
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