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China Xinjiang Zwangsarbeit

Work programs help control Uyghurs

Millions of Uyghurs are integrated into Xinjiang's economy through government job programs. They often work far away from their hometowns. This results in families being torn apart and children losing touch with their culture. Volkswagen rejects accusations of participating in this system.

By Marcel Grzanna

CHINA, BEIJING - MARCH 1, 2023: Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko L shakes hands with China s President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People. Pavel Orlovsky/BelTA/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY 57625095

Lukashenko seeks to close ranks with Xi

The Belarusian President did not travel to Beijing as Putin's envoy; on the contrary, he wanted to show independence. Nevertheless, the visit does not look good for China.

By Jörn Petring

Stephen S. Roach

Sleepwalking toward accidental conflict

An unintended ignition spark could trigger the next major global crisis. Considering the tensions in Taiwan, the South China Sea and Ukraine, there is no shortage of potential triggers for matters of concern.

By Experts Table.Briefings