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Members of the highest party elite are present in China's media every day. But as soon as they retire, they disappear completely from the public eye overnight. Even ex-party leaders are no longer allowed to show themselves or be heard from without permission from the Politburo. The once all-powerful control freaks are now monitored and censored by their successors. Some see this as poetic justice.
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Three-quarters of Chinese freight traffic is transported by truck. Companies entrust their goods to truck drivers over thousands and thousands of kilometers – the industry is booming. However, things are looking less good for the people behind the wheels. Truckers are coming under increasing pressure from regulations and digitalization.
By Nico Beckert
The Hongguang Mini EV has shot to the top of the electric car sales charts in no time at all. With a clever concept and unbeatable price, the joint venture between General Motors and SAIC Motors is tapping into new customer groups in urban and rural areas. If it manages to increase production and pass the crash test, the Hongguang Mini EV could become a blockbuster across Asia.
By Frank Sieren
China.Table regularly takes a look at the EU member states and their relationship with China: For a while, the Baltic States were quite open to close cooperation with the People's Republic. However, false promises and military exercises in the Baltic Sea have given the Chinese a bad image. China is now seen as a security risk.
By Marcel Grzanna
Chancellor Merkel and head of government Li now openly admit that harmony no longer prevails everywhere in the intergovernmental relationship. Some of the disagreements are on show, however – especially since Germany continues to stand firmly behind the CAI.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk