China (English)

Study on China coverage ignores political reality

The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation recently published a study entitled "China Coverage in the German Media in the Context of the COVID Crisis". In it, the authors accuse the texts from seven newspapers and magazines of having "a Western values agenda and a Eurocentric perspective". In the reporting, "clichés and stereotypes" were taken up. Political scientist and China expert, Andreas Fulda from the University of Nottingham thinks the study's conclusions are wrong.

By Redaktion Table

"No-COVID" strategy remains in force

Almost everywhere, governments are currently easing their COVID restrictions despite rising infection numbers. Only China does not want to change its course. Yet it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep the virus in check, as the latest outbreak shows.

By Redaktion Table

Aiways U5: China has caught up

China's e-car makers are increasingly pushing into international markets. Our author Christian Domke Seidel test drove the Aiways U5. The SUV is a solid package. However, there were still problems in the crash test, where the car could only achieve three out of five stars. And digitalization is still an issue. And yet: The Aiways brand is only four years old and still manages to demonstrate how quickly Chinese carmakers are catching up.

By Redaktion Table

China to cut tariffs on RCEP

By Nico Beckert

German companies expect poorer business

The economic environment in China is becoming more uncomfortable, according to the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce. Compared to the spring, German companies operating in the People's Republic are taking a more negative outlook on economic development in the coming twelve months. As a concrete consequence, they are shifting their investments to other parts of the world. The behavior of its hitherto most loyal foreign investors should give China food for thought.

By Amelie Richter

New property tax to make housing more affordable

In order to cool down the overheated Chinese real estate market, homeowners will be asked to pay a hefty tax in the future. The tax will mainly hit rich citizens and speculators. Observers doubt, however, that it will make apartments more affordable.

By Redaktion Table

German frigate docks in Tokyo

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EU delegation pledges support for Taiwan

By Amelie Richter

Chinese games of confusion with business cards

Black ink on a red background. That is how Chinese business cards once looked like, back when they were presented by emissaries of the imperial court. Name cards were already used in China thousands of years ago. However, the gesture of handing them over – with both hands – was copied. Nowadays, however, all that is needed to exchange contacts is a tap on the smartphone.

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CO2-emissions increased in 2020

By Nico Beckert