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Amid protests against zero-Covid, the EU Council chief travels to China. The timing for the first personal handshake in years is problematic. For President Xi, however, the photo opportunity comes at just the right time, as the EU-US dialogue on China is being held in Washington at almost the same time. For Michel, however, a "mission impossible" awaits him in China.
By Amelie Richter
The Social Credit System Establishment Draft Law reiterates the focus of the Social Credit System on companies and their compliance performance. Nonetheless, the System also covers several other legal persons, most significantly individuals and government organs. The level of impact on individuals strongly depends on their profession.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The protests against the strict Covid policy have begun to spread to smaller cities. The government in Beijing, on the other hand, remains silent. Its goal is to prevent large-scale protests by increasing censorship efforts. Whether someone has even heard of the protests is also a question of social background.
By Fabian Peltsch
