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Yan Mingfu and his father Yan Baohang are the protagonists of a bizarre Chinese century saga. Both Yans served the Great Chairman Mao, the father as a super spy, and the son as chief interpreter. Today, their legacy is swept under the carpet by Xi Jinping's government. Yet Yan Mingfu's memoirs are considered a "treasure trove of historical truth."
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The Chinese economy grew slower than expected in the second quarter. The German industry is already giving up hope that a Chinese boom will pull it back from the crisis. However, China is slowing down at a high level. The government definitely aims to achieve the targeted five percent growth for the entire year.
By Jörn Petring
A few weeks after the Wagner rebellion, the situation in Russia has calmed down, at least on the surface. But the long-term consequences remain unclear. China is monitoring the situation closely and perhaps even somewhat nervously: Instability or a system collapse in its allied neighbor would be fatal for Beijing.
By Christiane Kuehl