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Matthias von Hein

von.hein.media@gmail.com

is a sinologist and journalist.

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China
Matthias von Hein

How China is causing global shifts

China’s development over the last 40 years has been unparalleled. Hundreds of millions of people have escaped absolute poverty. Now the country is engaging in international development affaires – and using the BRICS+ as a platform.

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Gender Equality

In order to achieve gender equality, it is necessary to empower women and girls.

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Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals will require good governance – from the local to the global level.

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The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.

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