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Michael Radunski

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Genting's problems drive MV Werften into bankruptcy

The Covid crisis is hitting the international shipping industry hard – including Genting Hong Kong. The owner of the East German MV Werften is experiencing payment difficulties. As a result, the traditional German shipyards had to file for insolvency on Monday, after a long period of anxiety.

Von Michael Radunski

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Von Michael Radunski

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Gentings Probleme treiben MV Werften in die Insolvenz

Die Coronakrise trifft die internationale Schiffsbranche schwer – auch Genting Hong Kong. Der Eigner der ostdeutschen MV Werften steckt in Zahlungsschwierigkeiten. Am Montag mussten die deutschen Traditionswerften daher nach langem Bangen Insolvenz anmelden.

Von Michael Radunski

Analyse

Der unterschätzte Militär-Pakt zwischen Japan und Australien

Zusammen gegen Chinas Teile-und-Herrsche: Nach jahrelangen Verhandlungen haben Australien und Japan das „Reciprocal Access Agreement“ abgeschlossen. Gleichgesinnte Staaten im Indo-Pazifik verstärken ihre Zusammenarbeit – und wollen sich so gegen Chinas rücksichtsloses Auftreten schützen.

Von Michael Radunski

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The overlooked military pact between Japan and Australia

Together against China's divide-and-conquer: After years of negotiations, Australia and Japan have signed the Reciprocal Access Agreement. Like-minded states in the Indo-Pacific are strengthening their cooperation to protect themselves against China's reckless behavior.

Von Michael Radunski

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Obituary of Jonathan Spence

Jonathan Spence was considered one of the most renowned sinologists. His books have become essential in China studies. Spence's forte: telling the story of China through the eyes of its people. Spence has passed away at the age of 85. An obituary.

Von Michael Radunski