The People's Congress of the CP of China starts on March 5. Dual circulation is one of the central goals of the next five-year plan. But scientists say: The Chinese do not earn enough money. If Xi's plan is to succeed, the middle class, in particular, must grow able for more consumption.
By Nico Beckert
Shi Zhengli, the head of the Virus Institute in Wuhan, is considered one of the world's most renowned researchers in the fields of viruses and bats. Her nickname is "Batwoman." Early on, she issued an urgent and international warning of a Covid pandemic. The international scientific community holds her research in high esteem and defends her from accusations that she fabricated the virus in her lab.
By Frank Sieren
Joe Biden called for European-American solidarity at the Munich Security Conference. Regarding China, however, Europe does not automatically have the same interests as America. And when it comes to transatlantic relations, Europe's politicians should bear in mind: Europeans have doubts about the US's political system.
By Antje Sirleschtov