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'We are disappointed in Germany'

Nilk Wu is a Taiwanese reporter. He spent the past few years in Hong Kong, where he founded the news platform DB Channel, which was forced to shut down in winter 2021 due to "subversive reporting". Currently, Wu is on his way to the Polish border to report on the fate of Ukrainian refugees in Europe for Taiwanese media.

By Redaktion Table

Alibaba E-Auto
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Alibaba's venture into electromobility: a tech giant pulls up

Cars are becoming more and more digital. Profits are now being made with software. What is becoming a huge problem for traditional car brands is an opportunity for high-tech groups. They are gaining a foothold in the automotive industry. Alibaba is the latest prime example.

By Christian Domke Seidel

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IPOs in the United States: globalists back on the high ground

The advocates of decoupling from global events have suffered a setback. The faction that advocates greater internationalization is suddenly calling the shots in the party again. The clearest sign of the trend is the green light given by Vice Premier Liu He to foreign IPOs. These had previously faced opposition from the faction of autarky-minded nationalists last year. Now, first companies are daring to return to the international trading floor.

By Frank Sieren

Lu Yuguang berichtet für chinesische Medien aus der Ukraine.
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Clear rules for China's media in Ukraine

Wars always include propaganda, misinformation and restricted access to information. Media impact of the warring parties plays a major role. Some Chinese journalists also report from Ukraine. But under strict rules. And in some cases, the proximity to the Russian military is surprising.

By Amelie Richter

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By Nico Beckert

Opinion

China's poisoned language

Modernization, liberalization and digitization have transformed almost all areas of China in less than a generation. Only the official language and propaganda of the People's Republic resisted all reforms. It is aggressive, ideologized and rigid. Since party leader Xi Jinping took office, it has become even more stereotypical.

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Seidenstraße Belarus Störungen
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Disruptions along the Iron Silk Road

In the Corona pandemic, companies have discovered rail as an alternative for transporting goods from China to Europe. However, Russia's war in Ukraine means that smooth transportation is now in question. True, the tracks have not been affected by the fighting. But logistics companies fear the sanctions and worry about insurance coverage.

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