China's panda diplomacy was made famous by a gift to US President Nixon – or rather, to his wife, Pat Nixon. But pandas have always been Beijing's image carrier and diplomatic tool, even dating back to the Tang Dynasty. However, a specimen of the black and white bears once fell victim to trigger-happy presidential sons.
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Chinas Panda-Diplomatie wurde durch ein Präsent an das US-Präsident Nixon bekannt – oder genauer gesagt, an seine Gattin Pat Nixon. Doch Pandas waren schon immer Imageträger und diplomatisches Mittel Pekings, sogar schon zur Zeit der Tang-Dynastie. Schießwütige Präsidentensöhnen fielen jedoch ein Exemplar der schwarz-weißen Bären zum Opfer.
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The FDP wants to stand up for freedom, both politically and economically. Johannes Vogel, a member of the German Bundestag, explains to China.Table why there is no contradiction in this regard when dealing with China. This is why he sees the dispute between the EU and the Anglo-Saxon countries Australia, the USA, and the UK with great concern: Instead of collectively facing the challenge of China, conflict is growing among Western partners sharing the same values. Finn Mayer-Kuckuk spoke with Vogel. Here, you can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.
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Hans-Peter Friedrich, former Minister of the Interior and now Chairman of the Dialogue Forum China-Brücke talks with China.Table about the conflict of economic interests and German values, the purpose of the new Indo-Pacific strategy, and a new ambitious self-confidence replacing warning gestures. Frank Sieren spoke with Friedrich. Here, you can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.
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