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Jörn Petring

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Beijing scores diplomatic coup in the Middle East

Beijing has managed to broker an agreement between the long-disputed states of Iran and Saudi Arabia. Has China thus also demonstrated its potential as a mediator in the war against Ukraine?

Von Jörn Petring

Xi Jinping und Li Qiang betreten den Roten Teppich, gefolgt von anderen Mitgliedern des Ständigen Ausschusses im Politbüro
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Li Qiang: A premier Xi trusts in

The office of premier has significantly lost meaning under Xi. Could this change with the departure of Li Keqiang? His successor is a confidant of the president – but not a mere "yes man".

Von Jörn Petring

Xi Jinping und Li Qiang betreten den Roten Teppich, gefolgt von anderen Mitgliedern des Ständigen Ausschusses im Politbüro
Analyse

Li Qiang: Ein Premier, dem Xi vertraut  

Das Amt des Premierministers hat unter Xi massiv an Bedeutung verloren. Könnte sich das mit dem Abgang von Li Keqiang ändern? Sein Nachfolger ist ein Vertrauter des Präsidenten - aber kein reiner „Ja-Sager“.

Von Jörn Petring

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 07: Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang speaks at a press conference during the first session of the 14th National People s Congress NPC at the Media Center Hotel on March 7, 2023 in Beijing, China. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xVCGx VCG111425992046
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Qin Gang lashes out at US – backing for Russia

China's new foreign minister could have said a lot about the war in Ukraine regarding the peace plan. But he preferred to rant against the USA during his grand appearance at the People's Congress. Above all, however, he backed Moscow.

Von Jörn Petring

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 07: Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang speaks at a press conference during the first session of the 14th National People s Congress NPC at the Media Center Hotel on March 7, 2023 in Beijing, China. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xVCGx VCG111425992046
Analyse

Qin Gang teilt gegen USA aus – Rückhalt für Russland 

Chinas neuer Außenminister hätte im Sinne des vorliegenden Friedensplans viel zum Krieg in der Ukraine sagen können. Doch er wetterte bei seinem großen Auftritt auf dem Volkskongress lieber gegen die USA. Vor allem aber stärkte er Moskau den Rücken.

Von Jörn Petring

Bildnummer: 56459200  Datum: 25.11.2011  Copyright: imago/Xinhua
(111125) -- HONG KONG, Nov. 25, 2011 (Xinhua) -- Military helicopters of the Chinese People s Liberation Army (PLA) take off at the Skek Kong Barracks during troop rotation in Hong Kong, south China, Nov. 25, 2011. The Chinese PLA garrison troops in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) conducted its 14th troop rotation on Friday since it assumed Hong Kong s defense responsibility on July 1, 1997. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong) (mcg) CHINA-HONG KONG-PLA-14TH TROOP ROTATION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Gesellschaft Militär Volksbefreiungsarmee Soldat Hongkong China x0x xtm 2011 quer 

 56459200 Date 25 11 2011 Copyright Imago XINHUA  Hong Kong Nov 25 2011 XINHUA Military Helicopters of The Chinese Celebrities S Liberation Army PLA Take off AT The Skek Kong Barracks during Troop Rotation in Hong Kong South China Nov 25 2011 The Chinese PLA Garrison Troops in The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR conducted its 14th Troop Rotation ON Friday Since IT  Hong Kong S Defense Responsibility ON July 1 1997 XINHUA Huang Xiaoyong McG China Hong Kong PLA 14th Troop Rotation CN PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Society Military Peopleu0026#39;s Liberation Army Soldier Hong Kong China x0x XTM 2011 horizontal
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Militärausgaben wachsen etwas schneller

Die im Haushaltsentwurf vorgesehene Erhöhung des Budgets um 7,2 Prozent ist zwar kräftig. Der Zuwachs bewegt sich aber in einer ähnlichen Größenordnung wie in den vergangenen Jahren.

Von Jörn Petring

Bildnummer: 56459200  Datum: 25.11.2011  Copyright: imago/Xinhua
(111125) -- HONG KONG, Nov. 25, 2011 (Xinhua) -- Military helicopters of the Chinese People s Liberation Army (PLA) take off at the Skek Kong Barracks during troop rotation in Hong Kong, south China, Nov. 25, 2011. The Chinese PLA garrison troops in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) conducted its 14th troop rotation on Friday since it assumed Hong Kong s defense responsibility on July 1, 1997. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong) (mcg) CHINA-HONG KONG-PLA-14TH TROOP ROTATION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Gesellschaft Militär Volksbefreiungsarmee Soldat Hongkong China x0x xtm 2011 quer 

 56459200 Date 25 11 2011 Copyright Imago XINHUA  Hong Kong Nov 25 2011 XINHUA Military Helicopters of The Chinese Celebrities S Liberation Army PLA Take off AT The Skek Kong Barracks during Troop Rotation in Hong Kong South China Nov 25 2011 The Chinese PLA Garrison Troops in The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR conducted its 14th Troop Rotation ON Friday Since IT  Hong Kong S Defense Responsibility ON July 1 1997 XINHUA Huang Xiaoyong McG China Hong Kong PLA 14th Troop Rotation CN PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Society Military Peopleu0026#39;s Liberation Army Soldier Hong Kong China x0x XTM 2011 horizontal
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Military spending grows slightly faster

The 7.2 percent increase in the budget provided for in the draft budget is indeed hefty. However, the increase is of a similar magnitude to previous years.

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Final charter flight leaves for Qingdao

The charter flight program of the German Chamber of Commerce Abroad was a lifeline for the German economy during the pandemic. Almost ten thousand passengers traveled with it. The program is coming to an end this weekend.

Von Jörn Petring

Analyse

Letzter Charterflug nach Qingdao hebt ab 

Das Charterflugprogramm der Deutschen Auslandshandelskammer war während der Pandemie eine Lebensader für die deutsche Wirtschaft. Fast zehntausend Passagiere flogen mit. Am Wochenende läuft das Programm aus.

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CHINA, BEIJING - MARCH 1, 2023: Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko L shakes hands with China s President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People. Pavel Orlovsky/BelTA/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY 57625095
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Lukashenko seeks to close ranks with Xi

The Belarusian President did not travel to Beijing as Putin's envoy; on the contrary, he wanted to show independence. Nevertheless, the visit does not look good for China.

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