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epa09857046 A view of the Huawei logo inside a store in Beijing, China, 29 March 2022. China's Huawei recorded profit despite losing sales in 2021 as Huawei's Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou made her first public appearance after being released by Canadian authorities six months ago.  EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINO

Huawei: Why the company recorded an earnings surge

Huawei saw a huge jump in sales and profits in the first half of the year. The technology company is hunting for market share, especially from Apple's iPhone. According to analysts, mobile phone sales increased by over 50 percent.

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Reform: Why China leads a heated debate on marriage

The status of marriage as a traditional institution has suffered greatly in China. Especially educated women question the point of marriage. The government is trying to counter this by promoting traditional family models.

By Fabian Peltsch

Trade: How China artificially reduces its surplus

The International Monetary Fund no longer trusts China's trade balance. Analysts have discovered that Beijing is artificially adjusting its surplus downwards. This could be an attempt by China to disguise its overcapacity.

By Marcel Grzanna