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"Dividing the world technologically only pleases ideologues"

No other German ex-politician is more intensively involved in China than Rudolf Scharping. In an interview with Frank Sieren, Scharping pleads for "realism tied to our values" when it comes to dealing with China. They no longer slavishly follow Marxism-Leninism and have made enormous social progress. At the same time, none of the global challenges would be solved in a satisfactory way without involving China. This is why Scharping called for swift ratification of the EU's CAI investment agreement with the People's Republic.

By Frank Sieren

Oolong Gate

By Redaktion Table

CATL introduces sodium-ion battery

By Nico Beckert

Internet companies face even more regulations

Chinese tech stocks recovered on Thursday. But investors remain skeptical whether the worst is over. Beijing announced its intention to further regulate the sector with a major campaign over the next six months.

By Redaktion Table

Dessert 30.07.2021

By Nico Beckert

Chip manufacturers lack about half a million specialists

By Nico Beckert

Meituan to provide better conditions for drivers

Delivery drivers of meal delivery services are to receive better working conditions and higher wages. In this, the Chinese government wants to counteract the exploitation of supposed freelancers by tech companies. Authorities are now making an example of market leader Meituan to show how legal relationships between providers and its drivers are to be redefined in the future – and are thus following trends in other countries.

By Frank Sieren

Pressure on Ukraine for declaration of support for Xinjiang

By Amelie Richter

IfW economists: decoupling diminishes prosperity

By Felix Lee

First Chinese city grants child benefit

By Nico Beckert