What lies ahead for Germany's international relations after the Merkel era? Five theses on developments under the next chancellor. The EU will continue to liberate itself from the US – at the same time, Germany's role could improve if it plays its cards right.
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese film market is becoming more and more important for Hollywood, but Beijing keeps Hollywood films on a tight leash. And so America's soft power is blazing a different trail: The world's largest amusement park of the American Universal Studios has opened its gates in China's capital.
By Frank Sieren
With the release of Meng Wanzhou and the two Canadians, one of the most massive points of contention in the relationship between China and the West has been settled. But a dangerous precedent has been set for the international community. Is a period of hostage diplomacy about to begin?
By Redaktion Table