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Ai Weiwei compares the cancellation of his exhibition in London to measures taken during the Cultural Revolution. He also drew criticism over a tweet about the influence of Jews.
By Fabian Peltsch
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), China's current phase of economic weakness will continue for some time.
By Felix Lee
The bank of billionaire Bao Fan has announced his resignation. He disappeared a year ago under mysterious circumstances.
By Fabian Peltsch
The German chemical company BASF could be more deeply involved in the oppression of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang than previously assumed.
By Fabian Peltsch
As a student, Theresa Huemmer had one big wish: going abroad, preferably far away. She discovered her love of East Asia in South Korea – and ended up in Taiwan. Today, she heads the Goethe Institute in Taipei.
By Redaktion Table
The European and Indo-Pacific heavyweights were absent from the EU-Indo-Pacific Forum. Brussels wants to use the summit to counterbalance China's influence in the region. However, the EU's efforts to win over the countries are being overshadowed by geopolitical issues.
By Amelie Richter
The young entrepreneur Huang Hongxiang wants to help Chinese companies make their foreign investments more sustainable and better align them with conditions on the ground. The demand for a better understanding of Chinese companies is huge in places like Africa, he says in an interview with Fabian Peltsch. However, the Chinese side, in particular, continues to stonewall in many cases.
By Fabian Peltsch
Last year, shortly after the end of the pandemic, China saw a record number of travelers around the Spring Festival. With an estimated nine billion trips, the number is now likely to almost double.
By Jörn Petring
By choosing the priest Peter Wu Yishun, the government in Beijing and the Vatican have appointed a third bishop in just one week – proof that relations are slowly improving after decades of dispute.
By Felix Lee