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Temu: Cheap shopping app with Chinese characteristics

Temu, the subsidiary of the Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo, is entering Europe with excessive discounts. The company has been a surprise success in the United States since its launch in the fall of 2022. But the authorities criticize poor working conditions and counterfeit products.

By Fabian Peltsch

'China benefits most from Russia sanctions'

Western sanctions have failed to stop Putin's war machine. On the contrary: The IMF sees Russia's economy growing again. It is not least China that has filled the void. Speaking with Felix Lee, economist Gabriel Felbermayr explains why the sanctions are nevertheless important.

By Felix Lee

230503 -- YANTAI, May 3, 2023 -- Passengers walk on the platform at Yantai Railway Station in Yantai, east China s Shandong Province, May 3, 2023. China is bracing for a fresh travel peak as a growing number of travelers hit the road and returned to work as the five-day May Day holiday drew to an end on Wednesday. Photo by /Xinhua CHINA-MAY DAY HOLIDAY-TRAVEL PEAK CN SunxWentan PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

More tourism than before the pandemic

The May holidays have shown: At least in their own country, the Chinese are already traveling more than before the pandemic. This also raises hopes in the international tourism industry. However, it will have to wait a bit longer for the big business.

By Jörn Petring

UN-Menschenrechtsrat - Sitzung in Genf 160919 -- GENEVA, Sept. 19, 2016 -- Delegates hold a general debate on the report of Syria during the 33rd session of the Human Rights Council HRC in Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 19, 2016. The 33rd session of the HRC started on Sept. 13 and will end on Sept. 30. zf SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-HRC-SYRIA REPORT XuxJinquan PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

UN Council speaks out against sanctions

The UN Human Rights Council has voted against imposing unilateral sanctions on countries without a majority in the UN. China, unsurprisingly, voted in favor of the resolution tabled by Azerbaijan. This shows: The rift between the West and emerging countries is growing.

By Frank Sieren