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BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 09: A tourist drinks bottled ice water while visiting Tiantan Temple of Heaven Park during a hot summer day on July 9, 2023 in Beijing, China. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Copyright: xVCGx 111444702103
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Extreme heat every five years

China is set to experience even more extreme temperatures than the United States and Europe in the future, according to a warning from international climate scientists. The region around Beijing could be particularly hard hit.

By Jörn Petring

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UN report raises questions about Tibetan activists

For years, Tibetan environmental activists have been disappearing behind bars. Now, United Nations special rapporteurs are putting the fate of these activists on the agenda. This increases the chances that Beijing will have to address these issues before the UN Human Rights Council.

By Marcel Grzanna

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Uprising against corrupt doctors

The infamous anti-corruption campaign grips the health sector. Since then, hundreds of hospital directors and pharmaceutical managers have been under investigation. Once the dam is broken, the people rebel against greedy physicians.

By Redaktion Table

National Ecology Day in Qiandongnan QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2023 - Volunteers salvage floating objects at the Donghu Wetland Park in Danzhai County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China s Guizhou province, Aug. 15, 2023. It was the first National Ecology Day. Qiandongnan Guizhou China PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xCFOTOx originalFilename: cfoto-national230815_npdqh.jpg
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Sinolytics Radar

Outbound tourism recovers only slowly

China just lifted its group tour restrictions for another 78 countries, including popular destinations like the US, Japan, South Korea and Germany. The market reacted positively, with tour agency and airline stocks rising by more than 5 percent. Asia retains its appeal, hosting around 60% of Chinese outbound tourists during the first half of 2023. Long-distance travels to US and Europe are also recovering but are limited by aircraft availability and visa wait. ​

By Experts Table.Briefings