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Michael Radunski

Michael Radunski Published: March 14th, 2024

15.03.2024_Dessert

With the first rays of sunshine of the new year, the pink cherry blossoms provide a popular photo backdrop. And when they are joined by such pretty parasols, like here in Nanjing, every angle turns into a photographer’s delight.

Michael Radunski Published: March 14th, 2024

China rejects criticism of TikTok

The Chinese government has defended TikTok against US criticism. “If so-called national security reasons can be used to willfully suppress other countries’ superior companies, there would be no fairness to speak of,” a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said on Thursday. “The US increasing the (serious) handling of this matter lets the world see clearly whether […]

Michael Radunski Published: March 14th, 2024

Vietnam criticizes China’s new baselines in the Gulf of Tonkin

Vietnam criticized China’s claims in the Gulf of Tonkin on Thursday. In response to Beijing’s new baselines, a spokesperson for the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry urged that international law and the rights and interests of other countries be respected. China’s government delineated the baseline in the Gulf of Tonkin, known in Chinese as Beibu Gulf, using […]

Michael Radunski Published: March 13th, 2024

German solar companies oppose EU tariffs on Chinese solar modules

Several German solar companies spoke out against feared EU tariffs on Chinese solar modules in Berlin on Wednesday. The alliance “Solar Economy Europe” primarily cites three reasons against these protectionist measures. They would:Growing protectionist tendencies threaten Europe’s CO2 reduction goals, according to the statement. The companies, therefore, advocate for free trade. “Tariffs would severely restrict […]

Michael Radunski Published: March 13th, 2024

Military dialog with NATO in Beijing

China and NATO held their eighth military staff dialog on security policy in Beijing on Wednesday. The Chinese Ministry of National Defense stated that various defense issues between China and NATO were discussed during the meeting. Additionally, they spoke generally about international and regional situations. Further details were not provided.China is generally critical of NATO. […]

Michael Radunski Published: March 13th, 2024

China strengthens military cooperation in the Indian Ocean

China will further enhance its cooperation with the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal. A Chinese military delegation has been traveling in the past ten days in the three countries to discuss matters in the military and defense sectors.According to a statement from the Chinese Ministry of Defense, the People’s Liberation Army delegation held “in-depth discussions” […]

Michael Radunski Published: March 13th, 2024

14.03.2024_Dessert

Actually, March 15 is World Consumer Rights Day, but you can’t learn about your rights soon enough. So, an employee of the Trade Department of the Market Supervision Bureau in Handan is showing elementary school students how to identify safe food. On World Consumer Rights Day, many information events take place in China.

Michael Radunski Published: March 12th, 2024

Alternatives to China: Germany is speed dating with Southeast Asia

A glance at Olaf Scholz’s calendar shows: The German Chancellor is getting serious about Germany’s China strategy. At the start of this week, Scholz first met Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, followed by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday – and Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is expected in Berlin today.The Chancellor’s Office commented […]

Michael Radunski Published: March 10th, 2024

Fear of Beijing: China’s neighbors buy more and more weapons

Nowhere in the world are as many weapons purchased as in Asia and Oceania. These are the findings of the latest “Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2023” report by the renowned Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The report will be published this Monday and Table.Briefings has received the figures in advance. The report shows […]

Michael Radunski Published: March 10th, 2024

‘China’s build-up is geared towards its immediate territorial goals’

China just raised its military budget again by 7.2 percent – that’s more than its economic growth. Therefore, many political analysts see China as the biggest threat in the 21st century. You know the facts. How big is China’s military build-up?  China is the only country that has increased its military spending every year for the […]