Recently, there has been radio silence between high-ranking US and Chinese military representatives. However, at its Xiangshan defense forum, Beijing extended a hand to Washington. Their relationship continues to thaw.
By Jörn Petring
He stood for a different path that China could have taken: The government suppresses displays of mourning for Li Keqiang; the security apparatus is on alert. In Li's home province of Anhui, however, citizens are lining up to lay down wreaths.
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German direct investments in China are at an almost all-time high. Economist Juergen Matthes explains in an interview with Amelie Richter that this should not automatically lead to conclusions about Germany's general dependence. However, Matthes emphasizes dependency must be discussed in any case. To this end, he believes that the use of economic data by the German central bank must be more transparent.
By Redaktion Table
Obituary for Li Keqiang: He was more of a jurist and economist than a power politician and was marginalized by Xi Jinping. Colleagues lament the wasted potential.
By Redaktion Table
When he took office, Li Keqiang was seen as an economic reformer. However, it quickly became clear that Xi had different ideas. He increasingly sidelined the Premier, who had risen through the Communist Youth League, and made all major decisions himself. Li only hinted at his differing views occasionally.
By Christiane Kuehl
