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epa10483421 Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) speaks with China's Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission Wang Yi (L) during their meeting in the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, 22 February 2023.  EPA-EFE/ANTON NOVODEREZHKIN/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

Wang Yi meets Putin: Peace plan remains a mystery

Wang Yi was received in Moscow by Russia's President Vladimir Putin. The meeting is of symbolic importance shortly before the anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine. However, whether the two sides discussed China's planned peace initiative remains unknown.

By Christiane Kuehl

Jason Chen CATL Thüringen

CATL in Thuringia: rumors about raid baseless

The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has started production in Thuringia. Among them are 400 Chinese expats. Media have tried to knit an economic thriller out of their visa requirements. The small irregularities were mainly due to Covid.

By Christian Domke Seidel

The Wandering Earth 2

The Wandering Earth II: special effects and propaganda

Since its release, the film has been praised as a cultural milestone - especially in the state media. As the movie series "Wolf Warrior" before it, politically aware viewers can learn a lot about China's self-conception from the sequel to "Wandering Earth".

By Fabian Peltsch