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"What happened to the economy cannot be allowed to happen to science"

China is striving to become the leader in innovation and high-tech in decades to come. In our interview, Almuth Wietholtz-Eisert from the Leibniz Association describes the implications for German scientists and researchers. International cooperation partners must not close their eyes to the fact that research in China often serves military, economic or repressive purposes of the CCP. Wietholtz-Eisert warns against forced technology transfers and targeted cyberattacks. The interview was conducted by Michael Radunski.

By Michael Radunski

Jean-Claude Juncker: 'An adjourned game is inappropriate'

Only one person has ruled longer than Angela Merkel: Jean-Claude Juncker. The former Luxembourg prime minister and EU Commission president comes from the same party family. In an interview with Charlotte Wirth, he advises the CDU/CSU to let the SPD form the government. Juncker does not expect a sharp change of course in German European policy.

By Charlotte Wirth

Brussels urges Berlin to hurry

By Eric Bonse

Merkel: Witness to the rise of a major power

During her time as chancellor, Angela Merkel has accompanied China's rise to become a major power. In 16 years, she always sought a middle path between cooperation and confrontation – and always had German companies in mind. At the same time, she showed a genuine interest in the country. A stronger China policy is expected after the end of her chancellorship.

By Christiane Kuehl

Opening of Universal Studios: More freedom for the park than for movies

The Chinese film market is becoming more and more important for Hollywood, but Beijing keeps Hollywood films on a tight leash. And so America's soft power is blazing a different trail: The world's largest amusement park of the American Universal Studios has opened its gates in China's capital.

By Frank Sieren

Jamaica or traffic light: sticking points in the exploratory talks

The FDP and the Greens are preparing for initial talks. Because another GroKo seems out of the question, both parties can plan to join the government. But exploratory talks and coalition negotiations would have some stumbling blocks to clear out of the way.

By Redaktion Table

Europe after the Bundestag elections: fear of the pause button

What is the reaction of the European Parliament to the projections of the Bundestag elections from Germany? Luxembourg MEP Tilly Metz (Greens/EFA) and Italian MEP Sandro Gozi (Renew) share their hopes and concerns at Europe.Table.

By Jasmin Kohl

Election result: Jamaica or traffic light – and many unanswered questions

Olaf Scholz has won the election. But it is still undecided whether he or Armin Laschet will lead the new federal government. One thing is clear: the share of votes for a chancellor's party has never been lower. The potential coalition partners will demand a much greater say.

By Till Hoppe

After the election: Germany's China policy before the turnaround?

Germany has voted - and as expected, the result does not produce a compelling government constellation. Yet Sino-German relations and business with China will depend on which parties join forces after the election. We provide an overview.

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Chinese community in Germany: more respect or more rigor?

The Chinese-speaking community in Germany has also been following the federal elections closely. However, hopes and expectations of the new government vary significantly depending on origin. A Chinese mother from Siegburg hopes for more respect for her home country. Hong Kong citizens and Uyghurs, on the other hand, want a hard line vis-à-vis Beijing.

By Marcel Grzanna