Next week, the virtual 17+1 summit between China and 17 Central and Eastern European countries will take place. Beijing must polish its image in the region. After all, disillusionment with cooperation with China is increasing due to unfulfilled promises in the course of the New Silk Road.
By Amelie Richter
The National Security Law for Hong Kong is unprecedented in its global reach. Lawyers speak of a "seed of fear" that is sowed abroad. Among those targeted is former Danish Culture Minister Uffe Elbaek, who helped a democracy activist flee Hong Kong.
By Marcel Grzanna
The number of flying hours of Chinese drones increased by more than 30 percent in the past year. They are increasingly used in agriculture, environmental protection and parcel delivery. However, unclear legislation is still holding back development. Demand for combat drones made in China is also growing, especially in non-democratic states.
By Frank Sieren
Following the insolvency of major investor HNA, the state government of Rhineland-Palatinate is striving to find a solution for Frankfurt-Hahn Airport. Whether Hainan Airlines survives the restructuring of HNA's affiliated companies in the midst of the coronavirus crisis remains uncertain.
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One year after the WHO declared a "health emergency of international concern" over the Covid outbreak in Wuhan, China.Table compiles positions on China's crisis management: How do the Chinese assess the situation? What political, economic and human rights consequences do EU parliamentarians, economists, political scientists and human rights activists see?
By Redaktion Table
