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Chinas Verteidigungsminister Li Shangfu

Dangerous silence between Beijing and Washington

Even though relations between the USA and China are more strained than ever, Beijing's Ministry of Defence currently sees no need for talks. The military's silence is cause for concern – even when both states are talking to each other again in other areas.

By Redaktion Table

Stephen S. Roach

The AI moment of truth for Chinese censorship 

Beijing's censorship apparatus inhibits the development of AI-based speech applications like ChatGPT. That's because it narrows the information base for training large-scale language models through machine learning. This could decide the struggle for global domination over information - to China's disadvantage.

By Experts Table.Briefings

200117 -- KAMPALA, Jan. 17, 2020 -- Uganda s Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda L, Front shakes hands with a robot that uses the 5G network during a 5G technology trial ceremony in Kampala, capital of Uganda, on Jan. 17, 2020. China s ZTE and MTN Uganda on Friday started 5G technology trial here to be the first who brings the Standalone 5G network into reality in east Africa as the region awaits it commercial roll out. Photo by Zhang Gaiping/Xinhua UGANDA-KAMPALA-MTN UGANDA-CHINA-ZTE-5G TRIAL ZhangxGaipingdaixiugai PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

China sets standards along New Silk Road

In China's global trading empire, the country's technical standards are increasingly dominant. This is helped by refraining from imposing ethical standards on countries of the Global South.

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Crisis mode in 'Little Swabia'

Almost 500 German SMEs have settled in the industrial zone of Taicang, north of Shanghai. However, this entrepreneurial success story is now overshadowed by political tensions. A local visit between half-timbered houses and fountains.

By Redaktion Table

Ein Passagier macht ein Selfie vor dem C919, Chinas erstem heimisch konstruierten Linienflugzeug

First passenger aircraft 'Made in China' enters service

China's first passenger aircraft completed its maiden commercial flight on Sunday. Beijing originally wanted to compete with Airbus and Boeing with the C919. However, construction was repeatedly postponed due to numerous hurdles. The "Made in China" aircraft remains dependent on foreign technology.

By Fabian Peltsch