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Xi writes letter to American friend

Xi Jinping has advocated for better relations between China and the United States beyond the political and economic tensions between the two nations. In a letter to long-time acquaintance Sarah Lande from Muscatine, Iowa, US President Xi Jinping encouraged more personal exchanges between the two superpowers.

By Michael Radunski

Interview

'There is a desire for change'

Political scientist Nathan Batto assesses the scenarios for the upcoming Taiwan elections in an interview with Leonardo Pape. China will only be pleased with one outcome – and it's not the most likely.

By Redaktion Table

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Carmen Herold – German-Chinese cultural mediator

Carmen Herold is a cultural mediator par excellence. Chinese music, in particular, has captivated her – often biting, burning and sometimes brutal. It serves as an alternative to other forms of opposition, such as street protests.

By Redaktion Table

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Satellite launch triggers false alarm in Taiwan

A satellite launch from China caused a stir in Taiwan shortly before the election. The reason was a warning message which, in the English translation, spoke of a military missile flying overhead. The incident shows the high level of tension.

By Christiane Kuehl

Sinolytics Radar

German authorities issue fewer export licenses to China

Germany granted fewer export licenses for dual-use items to China in the first three quarters of 2023. Longer approval times for export licenses have led to uncertainty and costs for German exporters to China.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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China likely to overtake Japan in car exports

With a 62 percent increase in car exports last year, the People's Republic has become the world's largest car exporter – for the third year of growth in a row.

By Redaktion Table

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Beijing: We can identify AirDrop users

The Ministry of Justice claims to have found a way to identify senders of data transfers between Apple devices. This has already prevented the exchange of data in the Beijing subway.

By Redaktion Table

Opinion

Is the Chinese miracle over?

Concerns about China's economy are unfounded: The manufacturing sector continues to flourish, the country is investing in new technologies and the government is taking expansive monetary and fiscal policy measures to boost growth.

By Experts Table.Briefings