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APEC 2022 China und Indonesien

Indonesia's most difficult partner

China is Indonesia's most important business partner. At the same time, Jakarta is defending itself against Beijing's aggressive actions in disputed waters. With its many raw materials, the emerging country becomes more important for China. It is a complicated relationship.

By Christiane Kuehl

Gerhard Hinterhäuser

Japan's security strategy – China in its sights

Japan's new security strategy takes the complex situation in the region into account. Legitimate and understandable from Japan's point of view, it represents an escalation of tensions between the US-led countries of the Western community of values and China. For Europe, the result is a role as mediator between the irreconcilable parties.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Zheng Yanxiong Hongkong

Zheng's appointment – an 'unprecedented move'

A so-called hardliner is Beijing's new top representative in Hong Kong. Zheng Yanxiong now controls the implementation of the national security law. Former democratic politicians in the city are appalled.

By Marcel Grzanna