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About the provenance research into the 'Boxer War'

The debate about looted art places art collections from other countries under suspicion. But the effort it takes to track down a propagated moral injustice that is inaccurately associated with the colonial exploitation of China is absurd and unproductive.

By Experts Table.Briefings

'China benefits most from Russia sanctions'

Western sanctions have failed to stop Putin's war machine. On the contrary: The IMF sees Russia's economy growing again. It is not least China that has filled the void. Speaking with Felix Lee, economist Gabriel Felbermayr explains why the sanctions are nevertheless important.

By Felix Lee

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UN Council speaks out against sanctions

The UN Human Rights Council has voted against imposing unilateral sanctions on countries without a majority in the UN. China, unsurprisingly, voted in favor of the resolution tabled by Azerbaijan. This shows: The rift between the West and emerging countries is growing.

By Frank Sieren