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Microdramas: Douyin pulls 585 movies

China has become the global market leader in producing and consuming microdramas. With its growing success, the government's ambitions to regulate the industry are increasing.

By Angela Köckritz

Renewable energies: China cuts subsidies

Last year, China reached a record expansion of solar and wind power plants. China has now cut subsidies after reaching its 2030 climate target six years earlier than planned.

By Ning Wang

Canada: Is China trying to influence the elections?

A coordinated campaign on Chinese social media aims to slander Canada's former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. She seeks to succeed Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party. Is the Chinese government behind the campaign?

By Angela Köckritz

Consumer prices: Sharp rise in January

Consumer prices in China were higher in January than in months. If the government cannot stimulate the weak demand, price pressure will continue this year. The punitive tariffs in the trade dispute with the US also weigh on the economy.

By Ning Wang

Civil society: 'We stand up for freedom of expression'

While many Chinese living abroad fear being monitored by the Chinese government, the 706 Berlin association sees no reason to hide. In fact, the network of young Chinese in Germany considers freedom of expression to be a matter of course in a democracy. In conversation with Table.Briefings, its board members warn of increasing marginalization in Germany ahead of the federal elections.

By Leonardo Pape

Shein: EU demands access to internal documents

Fake discounts and aggressive sales strategies: China's online e-commerce giants are accused of such practices. After Temu, the EU Commission also took action against Shein under European digital law.

By Ning Wang