Facing the currently low COVID-19 infection numbers, many countries around the world are currently reopening cautiously. China is choosing the opposite direction in its COVID-19 policy – and is continuing to close down its borders. The reason is that China’s domestic vaccines such as Sinopharm are apparently not very effective against the rapidly spreading delta […]
The US and its Western allies have accused China of “malicious” cyber activities, thus threatening national security. A US representative said on Monday that China’s “irresponsible behavior in cyberspace” blatantly contradicts its once self-proclaimed goal of being perceived as a responsible leader in the world. Rather, he said, the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) […]
Devout Buddhists recognized the benefits of vegetarian fish and meat alternatives centuries ago. Now the generation of young and health-conscious Chinese also seems to be rediscovering this age-old tradition. A huge new sales market is presenting itself to foreign companies as well as domestic suppliers and the competition for the best duck made from plant […]
Chinese telecommunications equipment company Huawei and its US rival Verizon Communications have settled their legal dispute over alleged patent infringements. The two companies made the announcement on Monday. The confidential deal comes as a surprise. Only a few days ago, a trial in the dispute was officially filed in a Texas court. In February 2020, […]
When General Stephen Townsend reported on the latest findings by US forces in the US Senate a few weeks ago, he aimed to leave no room for doubts. China is building a platform in the Horn of Africa with which it can exert lasting influence over the entire continent and the surrounding areas. China’s activities […]
When Chinese ride-hailing service Didi went public with its stock in New York a week ago, spirits were at an all-time high. But this didn’t last for long. Just two days later, Beijing launched a crackdown on the company. As investigations by our team in Beijing prove, China’s authorities did not entirely strike without warning […]
Chinese cinemas are increasingly showing “classics” again these days. However, this does not mean “Gone with the Wind” or “Psycho” by Alfred Hitchcock, but rather propaganda films, which above all let the Chinese Communist Party shine in all its glory. However, this particular “genre” does have its pitfalls: Even star directors like Zhang Yimou attract […]
100 years of the Communist Party of China. What is your evaluation of this anniversary?The Chinese Communist Party has become the most powerful and efficient political organization in the world in its 100 years – and this was not to be expected. Only after many decades of bitter struggle did the Party achieve victory. Moreover, […]
The Greens surrounding their chancellor candidate Annalena Baerbock have adopted their election program. 98 percent of the delegates at the federal party conference voted for the program with the slogan “Germany. Everything is included.”But what does it actually say? China.Table has listed the most important passages with reference to China:China is Europe’s competitor, partner and […]
It must have been a major challenge for NATO to get all 30 members on the same page vis-à-vis China. Although the final declaration suggests unity, and China is even described as a “systemic challenge”, behind the scenes, a wide variety of interests clashed, reports Amelie Richter. NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg speaks of a pivotal […]
