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Michael Radunski

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China is more partner than rival for Scholz

In an essay for the Foreign Affairs magazine, Olaf Scholz explains the global Zeitenwende. It also includes China. However, to an alarmingly limited extent. And often words and reality do not match.

Von Michael Radunski

Präsident Jiang Zemin li China und Bundeskanzler Helmut Kohl Deutschland CDU in Bonn
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The underestimated string puller

After 1989, Jiang Zemin led China back into the international community of states after it had become a pariah after the Tiananmen bloodbath. In 2002, he organized the first peaceful transfer of power in the history of the People's Republic. The mourning for his death is accompanied by sharp criticism of Xi Jinping.

Von Michael Radunski

Analyse

Der unterschätzte Strippenzieher

Jiang Zemin führte China nach 1989 zurück in die internationale Staatengemeinschaft, nachdem es wegen des Tian'anmen-Blutbads zum Paria geworden war. Ab 2002 organisierte er den ersten friedlichen Machtwechsel in der Geschichte der Volksrepublik. Zur Trauer um seinen Tod mischt sich scharfe Kritik an Xi Jinping.

Von Michael Radunski

China Proteste: Weißes Papier
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Symbol der Proteste: Ein leeres weißes Papier

Wie protestiert man in einem Land, in dem protestieren verboten ist? In einem Land, in dem Hashtags und Suchbegriffe innerhalb weniger Stunden geblockt werden? Die Chinesen lösen das Problem kreativ und ironisch: Mit einem leeren, weißen Blatt Papier.

Von Michael Radunski

CHINA, BEIJING - NOVEMBER 27, 2022: People take part in a protest against COVID-19 restrictions. China is witnessing another series of local COVID-19 outbreaks that have caused the authorities to implement a zero-COVID policy, including partial lockdowns and mass testing. Stringer/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY 56116649
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Protest symbol: blank white paper

How do you protest in a country where protesting is basically forbidden? In a country where hashtags and search keywords are being blocked within a few hours? The Chinese solve the problem with creativity and irony: with a blank white sheet of paper.

Von Michael Radunski

221115 -- BALI, Nov. 15, 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech titled Working Together to Meet the Challenges of Our Times and Build a Better Future at the 17th summit of the Group of 20 G20 in Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 15, 2022. The G20 summit kicked off here on Tuesday.  INDONESIA-BALI-XI JINPING-G20 SUMMIT-SPEECH JuxPeng PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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Xi's comeback as diplomatic jack-of-all-trades

At the G20 summit in Bali Xi Jinping stormed back onto the world political stage. He wants to regain diplomatic ground for China after his long Covid isolation. To do so, he is apparently even willing to compromise on the final declaration.

Von Michael Radunski

221115 -- BALI, Nov. 15, 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech titled Working Together to Meet the Challenges of Our Times and Build a Better Future at the 17th summit of the Group of 20 G20 in Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 15, 2022. The G20 summit kicked off here on Tuesday.  INDONESIA-BALI-XI JINPING-G20 SUMMIT-SPEECH JuxPeng PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
Analyse

Xis Comeback als diplomatischer Tausendsassa

Xi Jinping ist auf dem G20-Gipfel in Bali zurück auf die weltpolitische Bühne gestürmt. Er will für China nach seiner langen Corona-Isolation diplomatisches Terrain zurückgewinnen. Dafür ist er offenbar sogar bereit, bei der Abschlusserklärung Kompromisse zu schließen.

Von Michael Radunski

Wolkenlücken über dem Hafen 22.10.2022, DEU, Deutschland, Hamburg: Die Sonne strahlt durch eine Lücke zwischen dunklen Wolken auf Containerbrücken im Hamburger Hafen. Der geplante Verkauf von Teilen des Hamburger Hafens an den chinesischen Staatskonzern Cosco sorgt für Diskussionen auf Bundesebene. Hamburg Hamburg Deutschland *** Gaps in clouds over the port 22 10 2022, DEU, Germany, Hamburg The sun shines through a gap between dark clouds on container gantry cranes in the Port of Hamburg The planned sale of parts of the Port of Hamburg to the Chinese state-owned company Cosco is causing discussions at the federal level Hamburg Hamburg Germany
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Chancellor's office shies away from decision in Hamburg port dispute

The dispute over the planned stake of the Chinese state-owned company Cosco in a container terminal at the Port of Hamburg is coming to a head. Both the Green Party and the opposition increase the pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz. But it appears he wants to sit out the conflict.

Von Michael Radunski