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Mourning for China s ex-leader Jiang Zemin People observe a moment of silence in front of the former residence of former Chinese President Jiang Zemin in Yangzhou in China s eastern Jiangsu Province on Dec. 6, 2022. His memorial service was held in Beijing the same day. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY A14AA0001371354P
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Xi praises Jiang as economic reformer

At the funeral service for former state and party leader Jiang Zemin, Xi Jinping paid tribute to his predecessor without relativizing Jiang's achievements to his own benefit – or even distancing himself from him.

By Frank Sieren

Das neue chinesisch-amerikanische Konzeptfahrzeug SEA-M X Waymo
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Zeekr and Waymo robotaxi concept

The Chinese car company Geely wants to develop autonomous cabs in cooperation with the American Alphabet subsidiary Waymo. Compared to other companies, the partners focus on a concept without a steering wheel.

By Redaktion Table

Sinolytics Radar

China's complicated relationship with its super-rich

The crackdown on tech companies was a clear signal to China's super-rich that even their power has limits. On the other hand, many super-rich retain close relationships with the political elite. And the state needs them to provide growth and employment.

By Experts Table.Briefings

June 22, 2022, Wuhan, China: Chinese students from Huazhong University of Science and Technology seen watching a graduation short film on a big screen during the graduation ceremony at the school s gym. Over the next few weeks, China will churn out a record 10.8 million college graduates. Wuhan China - ZUMAs197 20220622_zaa_s197_135 Copyright: xRenxYongx
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Millions of university graduates – and still a shortage

Every year, millions of university graduates flood the Chinese job market. Their expectations of companies are becoming ever higher. But they often lack the basic skills that employers require. But even for Western university graduates, the first steps in China will not be easy.

By Marcel Grzanna

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China is more partner than rival for Scholz

In an essay for the Foreign Affairs magazine, Olaf Scholz explains the global Zeitenwende. It also includes China. However, to an alarmingly limited extent. And often words and reality do not match.

By Michael Radunski