The Chinese video game about the monkey king Sun Wukong has only been on the market for a few days – and has already broken records. It is a rare soft power success that players around the world are so enthusiastic about it.
By Jörn Petring
The Chinese government has officially recognized another bishop. The 94-year-old had refused to join the state church. The recognition is also the result of a provisional agreement between the Vatican and Beijing.
By Carolyn Braun
China already achieved the expansion target for renewable energies by 2030 in July. Nevertheless, the country still needs to invest more to achieve its own targets for reducing emissions in the energy sector.
By Christiane Kuehl
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has arrived in China. That same evening, he met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi behind closed doors. There was little information about what was discussed.
By Carolyn Braun
China's special envoy to Ukraine, Li Hui, criticizes the West for supplying weapons to the attacked country. He praises the Global South as a peacemaker – and calls for more support for China's own twelve-point plan.
By Redaktion Table
The financial data for July 2024 fell short of expectations. At 770.8 billion yuan, government spending on so-called social financing was below the forecast of one trillion yuan. No improvement is expected by the end of the year.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Xu Zheng, one of China's best-known directors and actors, seems to have pulled off another box office hit: His new film focuses on the country's immense economic problems – and ends on a hopeful note.
By Jörn Petring
China's state-owned car companies are not selling enough New Energy Vehicles (NEV). The Communist Party changed the rules to increase the willingness to invest. This has dramatic consequences for the market, which is already characterized by overcapacity.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Canada's 100 percent tariffs on Chinese EVs are part of a global trend to fend off imports. The goal is to force Chinese manufacturers to produce locally, such as in the EU. The strategy already looks successful.
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