Andrew Methven analyzes how Chery uses a failed advertising attempt to express a Chinese idiom. The imitated action is reminiscent of a classic story about unsuccessful imitation without understanding.
By Redaktion Table
Russia wants to sell oil and weapons to India to finance the war in Ukraine. The offer is viewed pragmatically in New Delhi. The heads of government will meet on Thursday to discuss possible agreements.
By Angela Köckritz
The military junta wants to legitimize its rule through elections. Electronic voting machines and AI surveillance could help it to identify opposition members.
By Angela Köckritz
The eight leading Chinese defense companies have lost a lot of sales in 2024. Peace researchers therefore expect increased uncertainty with regard to Chinese military modernization.
By Angela Köckritz
European companies in China are under pressure due to stricter export controls. One in three member companies are therefore already considering relocating their supply chains out of China.
By Amelie Richter
At the second meeting of the Digital Partnership Council, the EU and Singapore discussed their cooperation in digital areas. These include artificial intelligence and cyber security.
By Corinna Visser
The EU has officially ended the WTO proceedings against China for discriminatory trade practices towards Lithuania. The background to this was the diplomatic conflict following the opening of a Taiwan office in Vilnius, which led to economic pressure from Beijing.
By Amelie Richter
China's industrial production is falling for the eighth month in a row, while the service sector has fallen below the growth threshold for the first time in almost three years. The weak figures are increasing the pressure on political decision-makers.
By Ning Wang
Speculation about a possible takeover by the Chinese sporting goods group Anta Sports has caused the Puma share price to soar. However, the Pinault family as a major shareholder is a decisive factor for a deal that would bring the Chinese competitor closer to Adidas and Nike.
By Ning Wang
The Chinese-American political scientist on the frustration of Chinese elites under Xi Jinping. And the question of how he could shape his succession.
By Angela Köckritz
