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China's long arm strikes in Manchester

Employees of the Chinese consulate violently ended a protest in Manchester by punching and kicking marchers. Activists and British politicians were outraged and demanded severe consequences. They warn that China's assertiveness is growing. The country would be encouraged to use brutal methods in the future, even abroad, to quell criticism of the Communist Party's policy. The arms of the Chinese security forces already reach far into democratic countries – including Germany.

By Marcel Grzanna

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ETS trilogue in the energy crisis

How can EU emissions trading be reformed so that climate protection is implemented, but the burden due to rising carbon prices is not to heavy? The political task amid the energy crisis could hardly be greater, which is why there is a need for discussion among stakeholders.

By Lukas Knigge

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Economy groans under zero-Covid

China narrowly avoided a crisis this year due to the drastic Covid measures. But the epidemiological strategy will not change much in the foreseeable future, Xi Jinping made clear in his opening speech at the CP Congress.

By Redaktion Table

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Xi and his claim to shape the world

With an hour and a half, the opening speech of party leader Xi Jinping to the 20th Party Congress was only about half as long as his speech five years ago. But precisely this testifies to China's and its party leader's new self-confidence regarding the role of the rising global power. But his power is also reflected in what Xi does not mention.

By Frank Sieren

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Bridge Man steals some of Xi's show

The act of a single protester on a Beijing bridge has been met with a strong echo at home and overseas. What was meant to be as uneventful a party congress as possible for Xi Jinping is now overshadowed by the images of the protest. International media in particular are more focused on Bridge Man than on the political event.

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How the energy platform could work

The price of gas must come down. That is why, starting next spring, the EU wants to collectively purchase a portion of the fuel and use it to fill the storage facilities for the following winter. Various models are under discussion.

By Manuel Berkel

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Barley takes position with socialists

After four years, the European socialist party family meets again for a congress. A new party leader is to be elected. The big rising star at the meeting in Berlin is someone else: Katarina Barley.

By Markus Grabitz

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The EU and Xi: relations remain complicated

After the party congress, EU-China relations are likely to become even more difficult than before – but this also depends on Beijing's position on Russia. China's leadership has one important goal regarding Europe: to prevent a rapprochement with the United States. How will Brussels deal with Xi's third term in office?

By Amelie Richter