Amid protests against zero-Covid, the EU Council chief travels to China. The timing for the first personal handshake in years is problematic. For President Xi, however, the photo opportunity comes at just the right time, as the EU-US dialogue on China is being held in Washington at almost the same time. For Michel, however, a "mission impossible" awaits him in China.
Von Amelie Richter
Die Beziehungen zwischen der Volksrepublik und der EU schwächeln weiterhin. Auf Bali sprach Staatschef Xi Jinping lieber mit den einzelnen Mitgliedsstaaten als mit EU-Vertretern.
Von Amelie Richter
Relations between the People's Republic and the EU continue to suffer. In Bali, President Xi Jinping preferred to speak with individual member states rather than with EU representatives.
Von Amelie Richter
Nach den US-Zwischenwahlen können die Republikaner auf eine knappe Mehrheit im Repräsentantenhaus hoffen. Die Verteilung im Senat ist noch offen. Ganz abgesehen davon steht aber schon fest: Die Haltung Washingtons gegenüber China wird sich weiter verschärfen. Unsicher bleibt die US-Außenpolitik in der Indo-Pazifik-Region und im Dreiecksverhältnis EU-China-USA. Am Montag trifft US-Präsident Joe Biden erstmals Staats- und Parteichef Xi Jinping.
Von Amelie Richter
After the US midterm elections, the Republicans can hope for a narrow majority in the House of Representatives. The distribution in the Senate is still open. Quite apart from that, however, it is already clear that Washington's attitude toward China will continue to harden. US foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific region and in the triangular relationship between the EU, China, and the United States remains uncertain. On Monday, US President Joe Biden will meet President Xi Jinping for the first time.
Von Amelie Richter
In the already tense relationship between Brussels and Beijing, another incident is causing a stir: A recorded speech by EU Council President Charles Michel will not be broadcasted at the opening of the Import Expo in Shanghai. Michel is scheduled to meet Xi Jinping in Bali next week.
Von Amelie Richter
