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epaselect epa09418656 A resident reacts as he exercises in his room in a government-designated hotel during a mandatory quarantine in Hong Kong, China, 18 August 2021. From 20 August 2021 returning Hong Kong residents will face tighter quarantine arrangements of up to 14 to 21 days in government-designated hotels for people arriving in the city from 16 countries, including the United States, France, Spain and Switzerland because of the threat from the more infectious Delta coronavirus variant.  EPA-EFE/JEROME FAVRE
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By Felix Lee

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Despite low Covid numbers: Consumers remain cautious

The Covid pandemic has permanently changed Chinese consumers' shopping habits. But China's core problem remains: Domestic consumption is not sufficient to reliably support the economy. Even the high growth rates recorded by the retail sector over the recent months are not much of help.

By Marcel Grzanna

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The Unicorns of the Pearl River Delta

The number of Chinese "unicorns" is rising. Especially in the Greater Bay Area of the Pearl River Delta, highly valued start-ups find a thriving ecosystem. The US is still far ahead in the number of unicorns. However, China is catching up in leaps and bounds.

By Frank Sieren

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Nvidia and ARM: Beijing blocks mega acquisition

US chip company Nvidia will soon have to submit its planned acquisition of ARM to the EU competition regulators for review. The 40-billion deal is also of strategic importance to Germany. And it could fall through because of China.

By Redaktion Table