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The catastrophic police data leak has consequences

The Shanghai police have apparently been incredibly careless with citizens' data. China's government now wants to enforce existing laws more strictly. After all, the incident shows: The authorities may be collecting data like crazy, but in some cases, they are astonishingly careless.

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Opinion

Kowtowing to China: How low should you bow?

While it has become uncommon to bang your forehead on the floor in front of China's powerful. But Western business leaders still kowtow to the CP leadership.

By Amelie Richter

Sanxingdui Funde China
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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
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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