China can't seem to let it go: Despite agreements with Western countries to the contrary, hackers from the Far East are repeatedly accessing the data of authorities, banks, and companies. With access to Microsoft's Exchange servers, a particularly spectacular case is now causing outrage. But is the state really behind the espionage?
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China is not only a partner and economic competitor for Germany but also a systemic rival. This means that global challenges will also have to be solved jointly with China in the future. But no decoupling from China also means a level playing field and stricter reciprocity. Europe must not allow itself to be divided and, in coordination with the US, should find a common China policy.
Von Redaktion Table
China's plans to become an "industrial superpower" have received much attention. Beijing wants to move into new sectors – for example, AI, robots, new mobility – and make the economy more innovative. But education levels threaten to stifle growth, as Scott Rozelle, a development economist at Stanford University, reports in his new book, Invisible China.
Von Nico Beckert
At the beginning of March, the People's Republic of China briefly banned the import of pineapples from Taiwan. The Taiwanese feel that they are being picked on by Beijing and launch a successful counter-campaign.
Von Marcel Grzanna
Kein Lockdown, kaum Tests und keine Impfkampagne: Dennoch ist es kaum einem anderen Land gelungen, die Pandemie so erfolgreich einzudämmen wie Taiwan. Anders als die autoritäre Volksrepublik bediente sich die Inselrepublik demokratischer Mittel.
Von Felix Lee
Anfang März verbietet die Volksrepublik China kurzfristig die Einfuhr von Ananas aus Taiwan. Dort fühlt man sich von Peking gepiesackt und startet eine erfolgreiche Gegenkampagne.
Von Marcel Grzanna
Chinas Pläne, zu einer „industriellen Großmacht“ zu werden, haben viel Aufmerksamkeit erfahren. Peking möchte in neue Sektoren vorstoßen – beispielsweise KI, Roboter, neue Mobilität – und die Wirtschaft innovativer machen. Doch das Bildungsniveau droht das Wachstum zu bremsen, wie Scott Rozelle, Entwicklungsökonom der Stanford-University, in seinem neuen Buch "Invisible China" berichtet.
Von Nico Beckert
