Sentences have been handed down to human rights activists Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi. Xu must go to prison for 14 years, Ding for 12 years. Both lawyers are already in custody. In June last year, the trial against Xu was held in a closed court. The sentencing was delayed for months.Xu already served a […]
Just hours after a feel-good trip by Emmanuel Macron and Xi Jinping to southern China, the Chinese navy has launched a major naval drill around Taiwan. While several fleets trained to blockade the Taiwanese islands, Macron spoke in an interview that Europe will not follow “neither the US nor China” on Taiwan. It should go […]
The three-way meeting between EU Commission President von der Leyen and Presidents Xi and Macron is worthy of a special edition on Maundy Thursday. Even though there were no brand-new positions on closer inspection, a change in mood was noticeable.The effort of the summit so close to Easter definitely did something for diplomacy. Von der […]
The meeting between EU Commission President von der Leyen and Presidents Xi and Macron is worth a special edition for us on Maundy Thursday. Even though there were no entirely new positions upon closer inspection, the mood has notably shifted.The effort of holding the summit so close to Easter definitely did something for diplomacy. Von […]
Even by the standards of Chinese state media, the character of CP leader Xi 习 has been appearing unusually often on the front pages since the end of last week. The reason is a new ideological campaign launched by the ruler himself. “Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era” is […]
Socialism actually promises full employment and freedom from exploitation. However, socialism with Chinese characteristics is increasingly struggling to achieve this. At least the young population has a hard time finding a job. And those who do have one are often bullied at work. As a consequence, many employees refuse to follow the classic career path, […]
The Japanese government has followed the USA’s request and regulated the export of equipment for semiconductor production. In the future, companies that want such machines will need a permit from the Ministry of Commerce. The rules are to take effect in July. The ministry is now accepting applications for export licenses.The ministry does not mention […]
You are on a mission to Berlin to inform politicians on US concerns regarding human rights violations by China. How is chancellor Olaf Scholz’ stance on China perceived internationally? Your chancellor has been playing a role in a world that’s more attuned to engagement with China than many others. Some parts of your political spectrum, as […]
These are the three things you need to know about China today:Ursula von der Leyen warns against becoming too intertwined with China. In a confrontational speech on the EU’s China policy, she brought a new political instrument into play: It is supposed to prevent the outflow of “sensitive technologies” to the People’s Republic. This will […]
Taiwan is engaging in intense travel diplomacy. While incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen heads to America to meet with high-ranking US officials, former President Ma Ying-jeou travels to mainland China. A meeting with top cadres is also not ruled out there.This sounds like a coordinated offensive at a time when Taiwan is under diplomatic pressure. But […]