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Temu Photo Illustrations A laptop keyboard and Temu logo displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on March 27, 2023. Krakow Poland PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xJakubxPorzyckix originalFilename: porzycki-temuphot230327_npRiJ.jpg
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'Mafia-style' coercion: Temu files lawsuit against Shein

The e-commerce discounter Temu has filed another lawsuit against its competitor Shein. The allegation: Its competitor has intimidated suppliers who trade with both companies and poached important employees.

By Carolyn Braun

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World Bank predicts slowing growth

A report by the World Bank predicts a decline in economic growth in China in the coming year. The Chinese economy has been characterized by strong ups and downs in recent years.

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Julia Hofmann – Café owner and photographer

Like her latest project, the life of sinologist and café owner Julia Hofmann has two layers: Berlin and Beijing blend in her double-exposed pictures; she herself has been commuting between China and Germany for years.

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IfW study: decoupling is bearable

The IfW has simulated the "Cold War 2.0" scenario. If trade between Germany and China were to come to a standstill, an economic shock would ensue. However, it could be weathered within a few years.

By Felix Lee

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Employees feel uneasy about VW Xinjiang audit

The plant audit in Xinjiang was supposed to provide clarity, but failed. Most recently, even employees of the audit company distanced themselves from the results. As long as VW continues to produce in Urumqi, forced labor will likely remain an issue.

By Redaktion Table

Foxconn Photo Illustrations Foxconn logo displayed on a phone screen and Apple logo on a laptop are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on November 2, 2022. Krakow Poland PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xJakubxPorzyckix originalFilename: porzycki-foxconnp221102_npBQM.jpg
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Foxconn continues to expand its presence in India

The heart of Taiwanese electronics group Foxconn's production capacity in the country is to be built in the Indian state of Karnataka. Foxconn is now investing a lot of money in this project.

By Christiane Kuehl

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Cold snap puts cities on alert

Several provinces in China are bracing themselves for a severe cold snap with storms and heavy snowfall. Freezing temperatures are even forecast for Shanghai.

By Fabian Peltsch