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
China and India have just ended months of skirmishes on their border. For decades they have distrusted and misunderstood each other. India is now cooperating more with the US in the Quad grouping – to Beijing's displeasure. But Delhi says this is far from an alliance. India has always insisted on strategic independence.
By Christiane Kuehl
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
As Beijing secures political control of Hong Kong with electoral reform, fugitive activists are forming to fight the autocrats. Ted Hui was a Hong Kong parliamentarian, but since December, he has been on the run with his family and now lives in Australia. He now talks to China.Table about his fate and that of his fellow campaigners – between pride and fear. Giving up is not an option for them. "We keep going," says Hui.
By Marcel Grzanna
