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Relations between China and the EU have never been worse. For the first time in over 30 years, the two sides slapped sanctions on each other last week. Nevertheless, there is little sign of a continuing deep conflict affecting economic relations. Experts speak of a low point but not a caesura.
By Felix Lee
Since January 1, China's citizens have had the legal right to freely choose their names. Thanks to digitalization, they provide the world's largest surveillance apparatus with big data. The police are thrilled.
By Antje Sirleschtov
Double standards in dealing with China: The US talks about values, but it means geopolitical influence. The Europeans also talk about values, but they mean economic interests. Meanwhile, sanctions help no one, certainly not the people of Xinjiang and Hong Kong. Instead of verbal armament and the military show of force of times past, the West should seek dialogue with Beijing. After all, everyone knows that the world's problems can only be solved with China, not against it.
By Redaktion Table