When the world's two most powerful leaders meet, one side is noticeably weaker. This could open the way for U.S. concessions with far-reaching consequences. China’s dream scenario is to persuade the U.S. to give up Taiwan, says China expert Björn Jerdén ahead of the upcoming meeting between the U.S. and Chinese presidents.
World politicsChina and Pakistan have developed a five-point plan to end the war in the Middle East. China's emergence as an active mediator may be partly a response to pressure on the country, according to China expert Björn Jerdén.
WorldThe political tone in East Asia has been significantly heightened after Japan's new leader Sanae Takaichi's statement that Japan may be forced to intervene if China attacks Taiwan. It is a clear signal to China that Japan will not sit idly by if Taiwan is attacked, says Björn Jerdén, head of the National Knowledge Center on China.
WorldHow can one bring down a youth unemployment rate of almost 20 percent? And above all – what can be done to get the Chinese population to start consuming again? The answers hope the Chinese leadership will find when they gather in Beijing during the week.
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