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China's true rulers

Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic and today addresses the philosophical question: Who truly rules in China? And it is not the CCP or the government.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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Luckin Coffee overtakes Starbucks

Three years ago, Luckin caused a massive scandal with falsified business figures. The company was even forced to delist from the New York Stock Exchange. Now it has suddenly overtaken Starbucks in China. A major difference in its business model put Luckin in the lead during the Covid pandemic.

By Jörn Petring

epa10768432 US President Joe Biden announces new initiatives to expand access to mental health care for Americans, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 25 July 2023. The initiative aims to have health insurance companies expand their coverage of mental health treatments.  EPA-EFE/Samuel Corum / POOL

Biden's decree: The trade conflict continues

The White House's new sanctions against China mainly target the US financial industry. Its tone and direction are more of a concern to Europe than the measure itself. The US and China continue to drive a wedge in the global market.

By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk