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Sanxingdui: 'Archaeology with Chinese characteristics'

China is currently experiencing a golden age of archaeology. The main focus is on the spectacular discoveries at Sanxingdui, which challenge the image of a unified Chinese identity. Xi Jinping wants the excavation site to be recognized as one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the century. Ancient history is always political in China.

By Fabian Peltsch

Brics Gipfel
Feature

BRICS seek consensus, G7 grits its teeth

A review of the final declarations of both summits shows: The G7 believe they can define and enforce the rules for coexistence on the planet. The BRICS, consisting of the five largest emerging economies, on the other hand, are opting for conciliatory notes. The BRICS' commitment is also well received by many other countries.

By Frank Sieren

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By Nico Beckert

Sinolytics Radar

The invisible backbone of China's social credit system

“Internet + Supervision” platform is a digital regulatory system initiated by the State Council to upgrade market regulation. It is the result sharing backbone of China’s Corporate Social Credit System and an integral part of China’s push for the buildup of a “digital government”.

By Redaktion Table