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After the authorities surprisingly canceled the IPO of Alibaba's financial subsidiary Ant Group, the group is threatened with further cuts. According to reports, Beijing wants Alibaba to drastically scale back its media holdings. The independence of the South China Morning Post is in danger.
By Redaktion Table
Some EU countries are reacting to Beijing's sanctions by summoning their ambassadors – in Berlin, too, there was a meeting with Wu Ken. Meanwhile, resistance to the CAI investment agreement continues to form in the European Parliament: First, the punitive measures against EU parliamentarians must be withdrawn before the agreement can be discussed, emphasize the Greens and Social Democrats. The large EPP group and the EU Commission, however, continue to adhere to CAI and its goal.
By Amelie Richter
Science fiction authors from the People's Republic are becoming increasingly popular around the world. The country offers them an ideal breeding ground for futuristic stories. In the meantime, the genre is even receiving official support. This was not always the case, as the genre is constantly on the verge of open social criticism.
By Redaktion Table
The trade turmoil with the US has created a new trend: the "homecoming" of Chinese corporations to domestic trading venues. Listed in the US, they now go to Shanghai, Shenzhen or Hong Kong. In Baidu's case, however, the willingness to pay is limited. But with Bilibili, the next trading debut is already on the horizon.
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