China (English)

China protects personal data – but only from corporations

China's "Personal Information Protection Law" comes into force. It is intended to protect consumers' rights vis-à-vis companies. Large companies such as Tencent have already revised their data protection regulations. The law also has an impact on foreign companies. It is similar to the European data protection law in terms of the relationship between companies and customers. However, the state still exempts itself from the obligations in China.

By Frank Sieren

Volvo has a strong start on the stock market

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01.11.2021_To the language

By Redaktion Table

Taiwan confirms military training by US soldiers

By Amelie Richter

Shenzhen is allowed to obtain funds on the global market

A big step for the opening of China's financial markets: Shenzhen has become the first Chinese city to issue a bond to international investors. Until now, borrowing by Chinese municipalities has been an internal affair. Foreign participation could bring a new professionalism to local government financing. But it also ties the global financial market more closely to China – for better or worse.

By Frank Sieren

Smaller companies receive tax deferral

By Marcel Grzanna

No major leaps at COP26

By Christiane Kuehl

Workers are allowed to bring relatives to Beijing

By Amelie Richter

29.10.2021_Dessert

By Redaktion Table

Disinformation campaigns with little success

Beijing is also spreading its narratives on Western social media. Especially since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, disinformation campaigns aimed at showing China in a better light have increased on the web. The success, however, has been moderate, as observers note. Nevertheless, they warn of a potential tech dependency of the West.

By Amelie Richter