The Twitter account "The Great Translation Movement" translates commentaries from Chinese state media and posts from social media channels into English and other languages. The anonymous collective wants to show the world how brutal public opinion has become in strictly censored China. Beijing fears a loss of international reputation and accuses the authors of conducting a witch hunt against the Chinese.
By Fabian Peltsch
The introduction of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act next year is a look into the black box for companies. To avoid fines in the millions, risks in the value chain must be assessed and minimized in order of urgency. At the top of the list: suppliers from Xinjiang.
By Marcel Grzanna
China's economic engine creaks under the current lockdowns. And the supply of goods is also stalling, both for preliminary products and manufactured goods. There is a risk of shortages around the globe – and in Europe, existing problems could be significantly exacerbated.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
Liao Yiwu is one of the most renowned Chinese authors. Due to his critical views of the Chinese government, his books are banned in China. With "Wuhan – A Documentary Novel" he has now published a new book. Speaking with Michael Radunski, Liao Yiwu talks about Covid, the truth in China, and the consequences for foreign countries.
By Michael Radunski