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Chinese stars like Jackie Chan

Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Our column today looks at how Chinese China's international celebrities are. If you cross out those who are not from the PRC, Lang Lang and Jack Ma are quite alone on the list. And then there is Jackie Chan.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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The C919 relies on Western technology

The example of the C919 medium-haul aircraft shows how much China still depends on Western supplies. And because the aircraft's production depends on Western governments' goodwill, Beijing can only protect it poorly from competition from Airbus and Boeing, even on its own market.

By Redaktion Table

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Exports fall for the first time in over two years

China's foreign trade performed surprisingly poorly in October. This is not only due to the weak global economy. Politics is also to blame, as is evident by the example of Apple.

By Redaktion Table

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Yuan climbs the currency ranks

Compared to the US dollar and the euro, only a fraction of international trade is settled in yuan. But the Chinese currency is gaining in popularity – thanks in part to Russia.

By Redaktion Table