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Expert on the summit: China would then abandon Iran

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Expert on the summit: China would then abandon Iran

Wed 13 May 2026 05:47 CEST

When the world's two most powerful leaders meet, one side is noticeably weaker. This could open the way for U

Pressured China presents peace plan for Iran

Pressured China presents peace plan for Iran

Tue 31 Mar 2026 17:03 CEST

China 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

The big China-Japan row: "It's about deterrence"

The big China-Japan row: "It's about deterrence"

Wed 19 Nov 2025 06:00 CET

The 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

China Faces Challenges: Youth Unemployment and Boosting Consumption

China Faces Challenges: Youth Unemployment and Boosting Consumption

Tue 21 Oct 2025 05:41 CEST

How 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.