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AI to mitigate risk of blackouts

Chinese scientists have developed a method to minimize power outages with the help of artificial intelligence. This could give Beijing's plan for a global, balancing power grid a new boost.

By Frank Sieren

Porsche China: Luxus-Marke
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Porsche hopes for cult following

As of today, Porsche stocks are to be traded on the stock exchange. The company wants to become more independent and invest the proceeds of the IPO in its future viability. This also hinges on China, where its cars are perceived completely differently. Porsche hopes to achieve a cult status there.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Sinolytics Radar

Zero Covid could cause lasting damage to consumer confidence

The Chinese economy is in a uniquely difficult situation. Chinese consumer confidence dropped sharply in recent months in parallel to the dramatic decline in GDP growth caused primarily by Zero Covid policies. Even if the Zero Covid measures are relaxed in the future, the damage to the Chinese economy is likely to have lasting effects.​

By Experts Table.Briefings

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Box-office hit 'Return to Dust': Too authentic for Beijing

Against expectations, "Return to Dust," a movie about the troubles of the poor rural population, has become a box-office hit in China. But since its powerful images undermine Xi Jinping's success story of the fight against poverty in the countryside, it has now fallen victim to the censorship authorities. China's movie fans are outraged.

By Redaktion Table