Marina Rudyak 卢玛丽
@rudyakmarina.bsky.social
Ass. Prof & China scholar @UniHeidelberg | Decoding (Global) China, #ChineseAid, 🇨🇳-🇷🇺& 🇨🇳-Central Asia relations | ex aid-worker | 🌹
www.decodingchina.eu
www.deconspirator.eu
Out now: Dialog mit dem Drachen (in German)
www.decodingchina.eu
www.deconspirator.eu
Out now: Dialog mit dem Drachen (in German)
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(FT) Hörtipp | Soll die EU weg von den USA - und hin zu China?
Es diskutieren: @rudyakmarina.bsky.social (Uni Heidelberg), Felix Lee, @salx.bsky.social (ORF) und Jörg Wuttke
Es diskutieren: @rudyakmarina.bsky.social (Uni Heidelberg), Felix Lee, @salx.bsky.social (ORF) und Jörg Wuttke
FALTER Radio: Soll die EU weg von den USA - und hin zu China? - #1503
Kann Europa stärker auf China zugehen, wenn sich die USA unter Donald Trump abwenden?
www.falter.at
November 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
(FT) Hörtipp | Soll die EU weg von den USA - und hin zu China?
Es diskutieren: @rudyakmarina.bsky.social (Uni Heidelberg), Felix Lee, @salx.bsky.social (ORF) und Jörg Wuttke
Es diskutieren: @rudyakmarina.bsky.social (Uni Heidelberg), Felix Lee, @salx.bsky.social (ORF) und Jörg Wuttke
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Very much second what @rudyakmarina.bsky.social writes here (and in the thread). I don't think it's a smart idea to cancel visits because of disagreements - for me, that's not a sign of strength but rather closes the doors for better understanding and smart engagement.
To sum it up: in my view, the mistake is not in the SPD side. It is a problem that - as legitimate as the reasons may be - there was still not official visit to China. Here I absolutely agree with what @maximilianiras.bsky.social wrote in China.Table:
table.media/en/china/opi...
table.media/en/china/opi...
Missed opportunity for diplomacy: Why the German foreign minister should have traveled
Johann Wadephul’s canceled trip to China is emblematic of the lack of direction in Germany’s China policy. In a time of global power shifts, Berlin is squandering valuable opportunities to build trust...
table.media
October 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Very much second what @rudyakmarina.bsky.social writes here (and in the thread). I don't think it's a smart idea to cancel visits because of disagreements - for me, that's not a sign of strength but rather closes the doors for better understanding and smart engagement.
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Glad to be quoted in this report about Chinese citizens fighting for Ukraine (yes, there are many Chinese sympathetic towards Ukraine, 22% by our estimate). Special thanks go to @davidstroup.bsky.social for the referral.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
‘I wanted to do something more meaningful’: the Chinese nationals fighting for Ukraine
Volunteers defy their government and public opinion in China to risk their lives for an adversary of Beijing’s main geopolitical partner
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Glad to be quoted in this report about Chinese citizens fighting for Ukraine (yes, there are many Chinese sympathetic towards Ukraine, 22% by our estimate). Special thanks go to @davidstroup.bsky.social for the referral.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Vielen Dank an Thorsten Giersch und die Weimer Media Group für diese Rezension meines Buchs
"Dialog mit dem Drachen: Wie uns strategische Empathie gegenüber #China stärken kann"
-- und die Empfehlung des Buchs für Führungskräfte.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbKz...
📖 www.campus.de/buecher-camp...
"Dialog mit dem Drachen: Wie uns strategische Empathie gegenüber #China stärken kann"
-- und die Empfehlung des Buchs für Führungskräfte.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbKz...
📖 www.campus.de/buecher-camp...
China verstehen – diese 200 Seiten helfen
YouTube video by WEIMER MEDIA GROUP
www.youtube.com
October 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Vielen Dank an Thorsten Giersch und die Weimer Media Group für diese Rezension meines Buchs
"Dialog mit dem Drachen: Wie uns strategische Empathie gegenüber #China stärken kann"
-- und die Empfehlung des Buchs für Führungskräfte.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbKz...
📖 www.campus.de/buecher-camp...
"Dialog mit dem Drachen: Wie uns strategische Empathie gegenüber #China stärken kann"
-- und die Empfehlung des Buchs für Führungskräfte.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbKz...
📖 www.campus.de/buecher-camp...
Der Österreichische Rundfunk (ORF) hat unseren Dialog im Journal Panorama unter dem Titel "Chinas Aufstieg zur Supermacht und die Folgen" zusammengefasst und eine ganze Sendung daraus gemacht. Nachzuhören unter: oe1.orf.at/player/20251...
#China #Europa
#China #Europa
October 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Der Österreichische Rundfunk (ORF) hat unseren Dialog im Journal Panorama unter dem Titel "Chinas Aufstieg zur Supermacht und die Folgen" zusammengefasst und eine ganze Sendung daraus gemacht. Nachzuhören unter: oe1.orf.at/player/20251...
#China #Europa
#China #Europa
Was passiert, wenn zu viele den Glauben daran verlieren, dass man durch harte Arbeit aufsteigen kann? Wenn es gar nicht mehr in den Glauben geht, sondern schlichtweg unmöglich wird?
Kürzlich lese ich die Meldung dass Studierende für ein WG Zimmer inzwischen 620 Euro hinlegen müssen in manchen Städten. Mich wundert, dass solche Themen nicht wochenlang auf Platz 1 in den Nachrichten sind und alle Kulturkampf- Debatten dominieren. Meine Kolumne @stern
www.stern.de/gesellschaft...
www.stern.de/gesellschaft...
Wie Reichtum unsere Gesellschaft spaltet
Während wenige Reichtum wie eine Wohnung in Berlin besitzen, müssen andere im Supermarkt jeden Cent umdrehen. Das führe zum Kulturkampf, meint Kolumnistin Marinic.
www.stern.de
October 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Was passiert, wenn zu viele den Glauben daran verlieren, dass man durch harte Arbeit aufsteigen kann? Wenn es gar nicht mehr in den Glauben geht, sondern schlichtweg unmöglich wird?
Ich hatte das Vergnügen, im Kreisky Forum mit Joerg Wuttke, Felix Lee und Alexandra Siebenhofer über Europas Handlungsspielräume zwischen Kooperation, Abhängigkeit und strategischer Distanz zu diskutieren.
Moderiert von Raimund Löw.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=47DI...
#China #Europe #Geopolitics
Moderiert von Raimund Löw.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=47DI...
#China #Europe #Geopolitics
Raimund Löw, Jörg Wuttke, Alexandra Siebenhofer, Marina Rudyak, Felix Lee: OPTION CHINA?
YouTube video by Bruno Kreisky Forum für internationalen Dialog
www.youtube.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Ich hatte das Vergnügen, im Kreisky Forum mit Joerg Wuttke, Felix Lee und Alexandra Siebenhofer über Europas Handlungsspielräume zwischen Kooperation, Abhängigkeit und strategischer Distanz zu diskutieren.
Moderiert von Raimund Löw.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=47DI...
#China #Europe #Geopolitics
Moderiert von Raimund Löw.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=47DI...
#China #Europe #Geopolitics
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Kenya and China have agreed to restructure the East African country’s loan portfolio by converting an estimated $3.5 billion of outstanding debts from U.S. dollars into Chinese yuan.
October 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Kenya and China have agreed to restructure the East African country’s loan portfolio by converting an estimated $3.5 billion of outstanding debts from U.S. dollars into Chinese yuan.
Had the opportunity to share my thoughts with the Poland-based Russian-language news service Vot Tak (vot-tak.tv) on the recent leak suggesting that China is providing intelligence to Russia regarding the war in Ukraine. The fundamental question remains: whose side is China on?
October 7, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Had the opportunity to share my thoughts with the Poland-based Russian-language news service Vot Tak (vot-tak.tv) on the recent leak suggesting that China is providing intelligence to Russia regarding the war in Ukraine. The fundamental question remains: whose side is China on?
ChatGPT just hallucinated a paper I didn't write but probably should:
Rudyak, M. (2023). On China’s selective policy learning from DAC and Paris Club practices
Rudyak, M. (2023). On China’s selective policy learning from DAC and Paris Club practices
August 30, 2025 at 11:50 PM
ChatGPT just hallucinated a paper I didn't write but probably should:
Rudyak, M. (2023). On China’s selective policy learning from DAC and Paris Club practices
Rudyak, M. (2023). On China’s selective policy learning from DAC and Paris Club practices
Ahead of the EU–China Summit, I shared some reflections with Al Jazeera on the state of EU–China relations and what to expect from the meeting.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/...
Expectations low ahead of EU-China 50th anniversary summit in Beijing
The meeting of top Chinese and EU officials will be overshadowed by old grievances, even as Beijing tries to hit reset.
www.aljazeera.com
July 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Ahead of the EU–China Summit, I shared some reflections with Al Jazeera on the state of EU–China relations and what to expect from the meeting.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/...
Chan Koonchung argues against using “China” and “Chinese” (because it’s a colonial term) and for using “Zhongguo” for mainland. Then, “Chinese” is not the appropriate term.
Having said that, “of China” parallels the Russian for CPSU, but 中国 can be translated as both, so it’s an “ideology” question 🤷🏻♀️
Having said that, “of China” parallels the Russian for CPSU, but 中国 can be translated as both, so it’s an “ideology” question 🤷🏻♀️
July 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Chan Koonchung argues against using “China” and “Chinese” (because it’s a colonial term) and for using “Zhongguo” for mainland. Then, “Chinese” is not the appropriate term.
Having said that, “of China” parallels the Russian for CPSU, but 中国 can be translated as both, so it’s an “ideology” question 🤷🏻♀️
Having said that, “of China” parallels the Russian for CPSU, but 中国 can be translated as both, so it’s an “ideology” question 🤷🏻♀️
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In Chinese mythology, ink holds spirit, and its keepers are the Longbin (龍賓), the Dragon Attendants. Every person blessed with literary talent is said to carry twelve of these divine beings within their ink, guardians of thought and expression.
When Emperor Xuanzong spotted a tiny Daoist 1/2
When Emperor Xuanzong spotted a tiny Daoist 1/2
July 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In Chinese mythology, ink holds spirit, and its keepers are the Longbin (龍賓), the Dragon Attendants. Every person blessed with literary talent is said to carry twelve of these divine beings within their ink, guardians of thought and expression.
When Emperor Xuanzong spotted a tiny Daoist 1/2
When Emperor Xuanzong spotted a tiny Daoist 1/2
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Ihr Rückzug aber wäre, wie Johannes Schneider in seinem @zeit.de-Kommentar richtig schreibt, nach all den ungerechtfertigten Vorwürfen und verbreiteten Halbwahrheiten ein Triumph des Kulturkampfes über die Aufklärung - und somit ein größerer Schaden für die Gesellschaft.
www.zeit.de/kultur/film/...
www.zeit.de/kultur/film/...
Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf: Wenn sie es nicht wird, dann geht etwas kaputt
Für Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf läuft derzeit einiges auf einen gütlichen Rückzug zu. Das darf doch nicht wahr sein.
www.zeit.de
July 18, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Ihr Rückzug aber wäre, wie Johannes Schneider in seinem @zeit.de-Kommentar richtig schreibt, nach all den ungerechtfertigten Vorwürfen und verbreiteten Halbwahrheiten ein Triumph des Kulturkampfes über die Aufklärung - und somit ein größerer Schaden für die Gesellschaft.
www.zeit.de/kultur/film/...
www.zeit.de/kultur/film/...
Merz stellt sich vor Brosius-Gersdorf, Dobrindt legt ihr den Rückzug nahe. Es wäre im Sinne des Verfahrens und des Landes angebracht, wenn sich die CDU/CSU Fraktion intern einigt, was sie will.
July 18, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Merz stellt sich vor Brosius-Gersdorf, Dobrindt legt ihr den Rückzug nahe. Es wäre im Sinne des Verfahrens und des Landes angebracht, wenn sich die CDU/CSU Fraktion intern einigt, was sie will.
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Happy Strange New Worlds Eve! Remember to leave out chicken tuna sandwiches, barbeque ribs, and Saurian Brandy for Captain Pike tonight. 🖖🏼
July 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Happy Strange New Worlds Eve! Remember to leave out chicken tuna sandwiches, barbeque ribs, and Saurian Brandy for Captain Pike tonight. 🖖🏼
Beauty of working at CATS at Heidelberg University: Sat down in my favourite café by the Asia Center to work on an abstract on strategic narratives — and the guy at the table next to me was explaining to his companion how all the global disorder is a symptom of Kali Yuga and how everything is Maya.
July 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Beauty of working at CATS at Heidelberg University: Sat down in my favourite café by the Asia Center to work on an abstract on strategic narratives — and the guy at the table next to me was explaining to his companion how all the global disorder is a symptom of Kali Yuga and how everything is Maya.
The price of not getting involved in politics is being governed by the worst.
July 5, 2025 at 6:18 AM
The price of not getting involved in politics is being governed by the worst.
Ich würde ja jetzt gerne, über die #Bahn und so - aber es hilft ja doch nichts … und zumindest ist Rheinbrohl ja auch irgendwie ganz schön.
July 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Ich würde ja jetzt gerne, über die #Bahn und so - aber es hilft ja doch nichts … und zumindest ist Rheinbrohl ja auch irgendwie ganz schön.
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If there is one lesson to draw from the history of fascism in the interwar period in Europe, it is this:
Democracy falls if and when mainstream conservatives and centrist/center-right elites decide to make common cause with extremists because they consider the “radical Left” the more acute threat.
Democracy falls if and when mainstream conservatives and centrist/center-right elites decide to make common cause with extremists because they consider the “radical Left” the more acute threat.
“The New York Times collaborated with a white nationalist eugenicist hacker and agreed to keep his identity a secret to publish a Zohran Mamdani hit piece” is a way bigger story than “18 year old Zohran Mamdani ticked ‘African American’ on his Columbia application because he was a citizen of Uganda”
July 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
If there is one lesson to draw from the history of fascism in the interwar period in Europe, it is this:
Democracy falls if and when mainstream conservatives and centrist/center-right elites decide to make common cause with extremists because they consider the “radical Left” the more acute threat.
Democracy falls if and when mainstream conservatives and centrist/center-right elites decide to make common cause with extremists because they consider the “radical Left” the more acute threat.
It should by clear by now that showing any weakness to #Putin only emboldens him to increase attacks against Ukraine. And he will see any attempts to negotiate without significant support for #Ukraine's defence capabilities as a weakness.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Trump Says He Is ‘Very Disappointed’ With Putin Conversation on Ukraine
He spoke to the Russian president about the war in Ukraine but made no headway on halting the fighting.
www.wsj.com
July 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
It should by clear by now that showing any weakness to #Putin only emboldens him to increase attacks against Ukraine. And he will see any attempts to negotiate without significant support for #Ukraine's defence capabilities as a weakness.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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In recent months, we have lost a significant portion of our funding. Yet we remain committed to helping the world better understand China at this critical juncture in global politics. We are asking for your help to keep our websites up and running.
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Keep CDT Online: Donate for Server Expenses
China Digital Times (CDT) is a non-profit organization that relies on institutional and individual donations to sustain our operations. In recent months, we have lost a significant portion of our inst...
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July 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
In recent months, we have lost a significant portion of our funding. Yet we remain committed to helping the world better understand China at this critical juncture in global politics. We are asking for your help to keep our websites up and running.
giving.chinadigitaltimes.net/page/serverc...
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We're live! I'm thrilled to share the launch of "开门见山 | Gateway to Global China," a new podcast from @madeinchinajournal.com, hosted by yours truly.
Each month, guests and I explore timely issues in Chinese politics and society and the broader Sinophone world🎙️:
madeinchinajournal.com/gateway-to-g...
Each month, guests and I explore timely issues in Chinese politics and society and the broader Sinophone world🎙️:
madeinchinajournal.com/gateway-to-g...
June 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We're live! I'm thrilled to share the launch of "开门见山 | Gateway to Global China," a new podcast from @madeinchinajournal.com, hosted by yours truly.
Each month, guests and I explore timely issues in Chinese politics and society and the broader Sinophone world🎙️:
madeinchinajournal.com/gateway-to-g...
Each month, guests and I explore timely issues in Chinese politics and society and the broader Sinophone world🎙️:
madeinchinajournal.com/gateway-to-g...
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💬🇨🇳🇩🇪 | Tolles Interview mit @rudyakmarina.bsky.social im Pioneer-Briefing zu den deutsch-chinesischen Beziehungen und der mangelnden China-Kompetenz in Deutschland.
🎧 Hörempfehlung!
www.thepioneer.de/originals/th...
#China #Chinakompetenz
🎧 Hörempfehlung!
www.thepioneer.de/originals/th...
#China #Chinakompetenz
Ist Schwarz-Rot gewappnet für den Umgang mit China, Marina Rudyak?
Gabor Steingart präsentiert das Pioneer Briefing
www.thepioneer.de
June 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM
💬🇨🇳🇩🇪 | Tolles Interview mit @rudyakmarina.bsky.social im Pioneer-Briefing zu den deutsch-chinesischen Beziehungen und der mangelnden China-Kompetenz in Deutschland.
🎧 Hörempfehlung!
www.thepioneer.de/originals/th...
#China #Chinakompetenz
🎧 Hörempfehlung!
www.thepioneer.de/originals/th...
#China #Chinakompetenz
Freue mir sehr über das positive Feedback zu meinem Buch. In dem Kulturkaufhaus Dussmann in Berlin gibt es nun auch signierte Ausgaben!
June 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Freue mir sehr über das positive Feedback zu meinem Buch. In dem Kulturkaufhaus Dussmann in Berlin gibt es nun auch signierte Ausgaben!