Beijing's first "Western" nightlife district is finally being torn down. For many long-established residents of the capital, but also for many Germans who once lived in Beijing, this marks the end of an era.
By Redaktion Table
The US company OpenAI is earning admiration for the capabilities of its artificial intelligence ChatGPT. Now, not only Google fears for its business model. Baidu is the first Chinese company to go on the offensive.
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Taiwan has a new cabinet. At least partially. The majority of the ministers of the outgoing Su Tseng-chang cabinet are also part of the government of the new Premier Chen Chien-jen. Among them are the ministers for foreign affairs, defense and mainland affairs. This means that Taiwan signals one thing above all to its international partners: stability.
By David Demes
Research and development and effective implementation of the results into marketable products are the key to economic independence. All the more reason for Beijing to encourage the development of new technology. A new Merics study reveals how the government realizes this. There is a lot at stake for Europe.
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Brazil's President Lula surprised German Chancellor Scholz during his visit with statements referring to China as a mediator in the Ukraine war. This shows: In his second term as president, Lula is relying on a similar approach as he did two decades ago. However, the diplomatic and economic relationship between Brazil and the People's Republic has changed since then.
By Amelie Richter
Germany wants to become less dependent on China. In truth, however, German consumers and companies are moving in the opposite direction: Germany is buying more and more goods from China. Disentanglement seems illusory for the moment.
By Frank Sieren
In early March, the EU Commission plans to present its legislative package on securing the supply of critical raw materials. For the Swedish Council Presidency, the matter is a top priority. It is also intended to reduce dependence on China.
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China's real estate sector experienced a wave of bankruptcies in recent years. The crisis was triggered by Beijing's strict regulations. Now, the leadership takes a more pragmatic approach and injects fresh money into the sector.
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Luo Shengchun's husband, the well-known human rights lawyer Ding Jiaxi, was arrested and tortured at the end of 2019. Since then, she has been campaigning for his release. He faces a life sentence. Western governments can do more to counter dictators like Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, says Luo in conversation with Marcel Grzanna.
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The Chinese Special Administrative Region was hit even harder by the pandemic than the People's Republic. Now the financial metropolis seeks to make a comeback. But that will not be easy.
By Redaktion Table
