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China debates masculinity

Boys become increasingly "effeminate" under the influence of coddling mothers and groomed boy band stars, fears a politically influential industry boss and MP – sparking a surprisingly large response in Chinese society.

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Should China be afraid of a financial crisis?

China is facing a new financial crisis – or so it is often said. That Beijing could face a major financial crisis is rarely debated. Yet the Chinese government is not limited in its spending in its own currency. It is unthinkable that the Chinese central bank, as the creator of the yuan, would refuse to make Chinese government payments.

By Redaktion Table

Diplomatic escalation

Immediately after taking office US President Joe Biden has sent military ships to the South China Sea. However, this is not a fundamental question about the "One China" policy. Washington still has no interest in a military confrontation but is clearly signaling that Beijing must be prepared for the new US administration not to underestimate its rival.

By Frank Sieren