1050 – Comparing China’s and the U.S.’ speeches at Munich

China’s highly important global media outlet, CGTN, asked me for my comments immediately after the two foreign ministers spoke on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The contrast could hardly have been bigger. The audience gave Marco Rubio a standing ovation for his exclusive Western perspective, and many left the room after that – ignoring the Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi’s soft-spoken speech with a global or … Continue reading 1050 – Comparing China’s and the U.S.’ speeches at Munich

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China, Peace, Rejse-noter

A whirlwind visit to Beijing for the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence

Let me take you on a swirling trip to Beijing – to a unique conference, to people, institutions, fun and beauty, street views, media, dinners and more. Much to my surprise, I had been invited as TFF’s director by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and the China Institute of International Studies, CIIS, to participate in the highest-level celebration of the 70th Anniversary of … Continue reading A whirlwind visit to Beijing for the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence

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China, Peace, Peace proposals

Why does the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence stand stronger today?

Panel discussion on CGTN’s Dialogue with Xu Qinduo July 4, 2024 Of course, you have heard nothing about these globally important Five Principles in the Western mainstream press – whereas it will fill you with NATO propaganda around July 9-11, 2024, when the alliance celebrates its 75th Anniversary. TFF’s director, Jan Oberg, was honoured to participate in CGTN’s discussion of them on the same day, … Continue reading Why does the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence stand stronger today?