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The fine art of exerting influence

Western politicians and business leaders are pondering which host gifts they can use to win over potential partners in the People's Republic. The Chinese know how to do this better. For them, handwritten calligraphy is often enough to make a foreigner's heart beat faster. Especially when it is the emperor himself who takes up the brush.

By Redaktion Table

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Scholz: Wirecard commitment was routine

In 2019, the German government twice intervened in China on behalf of the scandal company Wirecard. Its market entry was first on the list of German concerns at the Financial Markets Dialogue in January two years ago. Then, in September, the chancellor raised it with top management. In retrospect, that raises questions.

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Geely has big plans for Zeekr

With the new brand Zeekr, the car company Geely wants to roll up the premium segment for EVs. The first model, which is to be launched in China in September, was presented at the Shanghai auto show. And there are big plans: International expansion, including to Europe, is planned for the coming year, as is its own IPO. In 2015, the manufacturer had already failed once with Geely Blue. Can Geely now implement its plans with Zeekr?

By Frank Sieren

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China waiting for a signal ahead of climate summit

Xi Jinping will attend Joe Biden's climate summit starting today. China wants to become climate neutral by 2060, but its climate record so far is very contradictory. While Beijing is investing heavily in renewable energy, it is also spending heavily on heavy industry. At the climate summit, Xi is expected to commit to a more ambitious climate strategy.

By Christiane Kuehl