China is fuming over the cancellation of all women's tennis tournaments in the country. Above all, the Global Times berates the WTA. This shows above all: The suspension has had an effect, the case of Peng Shuai can no longer be cheated out of the world. Meanwhile, the debate about a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics is growing louder. The IOC is maneuvering.
By Christiane Kuehl
The "metaverse" is also the tech buzzword of the hour in China. With gaming giants like Tencent and high 5G coverage, the People's Republic is ideally equipped for the creation of a virtual parallel world. However, the government remains skeptical and is focusing on decoupling in the metaverse as well.
By Fabian Peltsch
Difficult access and a lack of transparency hinder the participation of European companies in standardization processes in China, a survey shows. However, it is also clear that companies lack expertise. The EU Chamber of Commerce calls for investment in standardization knowledge.
By Amelie Richter
