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Beijing avoids openly addressing the protests over the weekend. The central government passes the buck to local authorities. At least some restrictions are now being lifted. The next phase of the opening could be initiated by the People's Congress in March.
By Redaktion Table
During three hours of talks in Beijing with Xi Jinping, EU Council President Charles Michel addresses the current protests as well as the war in Ukraine, but achieves few concrete concessions. Xi, on the other hand, does not want to see any “real strategic conflicts or differences”. Ultimately, it only reveals how deep the rift between the EU and China currently is.
By Amelie Richter
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has formulated his own China strategy. The 100-page document is a clear departure from the course of his predecessors. It follows the line of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, but certainly not that of Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Habeck also causes uproar with a comment on Taiwan.
By Redaktion Table
Our “China Perspective” column is written by contributors from the People’s Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today's article reflects the author's view of the late former President Jiang Zemin.
By Experts Table.Briefings