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Is the growth target still achievable?

China is sticking to its target of 5.5 percent growth for this year - even though the Premier has set it before the big lockdowns. As a result, Western analysts have long since downgraded their forecasts. However, top economist Justin Lin still considers the target to be realistic.

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Lee Ming-che Taiwan
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'I was not willing to betray my country'

For five years, Taiwanese activist Lee Ming-che was imprisoned in China. Since mid-April, the 47-year-old has been back in Taipei. In one of his first interviews with international media, Lee talks to David Demes about the political reasons behind his arrest. Lee warns: The People's Republic is infiltrating Taiwan.

By Redaktion Table

VW SAIC Vertrag 2012 Xinjiang
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Debate about VW plant in Xinjiang erupts

Volkswagen faces a dilemma between the necessary proper conduct in China and the changing sentiment in Western countries. Criticism from unions and politicians centers on the final assembly line in Urumqi. At the time of the plant's founding, the project could still be assumed to have good intentions. Today, Xinjiang is only associated with severe human rights violations.

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Ukraine-Krieg: Selenskyj, Scholz und Macron in Kiew
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Four heads of government open the door to the EU for Ukraine

The word "historic" was frequently used during yesterday's visit of the quartet of EU heads of state and government to Kyiv. Emmanuel Macron held out the prospect of Ukraine's immediate candidate status for EU accession while Olaf Scholz was somewhat more cautious. The chancellor knows that not all member states are on board yet.

By Till Hoppe

China Plastik Müll Lockdown
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Lockdown causes mountains of garbage

Due to the lockdowns in China, the mountains of garbage have swelled higher than usual. This is because the food provided by the government was usually very generously packed in plastic. At the same time, waste collection struggled. This not only makes the streets rather messy, it also jeopardizes the recycling policy.

By Ning Wang

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Ukraine's EU accession: a conditional yes

Scholz, Macron, and Draghi will likely travel together to Kyiv today – sending a strong symbol of solidarity with Ukraine. They could bring President Zelenskiy a perspective for his country's EU accession, albeit conditionally. Macron is also promoting his model of a European Political Community.

By Till Hoppe

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Factions reach agreement on ETS and border adjustment

Less than a week after the package failed in plenary, EPP, S D, and Renew have agreed on a compromise. With the introduction of border adjustment, the allocation of free allowances is now to be reduced from 2027 and completed by the end of 2032.

By Manuel Berkel