China has portrayed the spread of Covid in Western countries as a symptom of a failed system. Now the country faces a high, sharp wave that was elsewhere avoided with contact restrictions, vaccination, and a bit of luck.
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Although the Coronavirus is spreading rapidly in China, travelers still have to go into quarantine upon arrival. But the rule seems to be coming to an end.
By Redaktion Table
China.Table presents the best China books for this fall and winter – for quiet reading afternoons between the holidays, or maybe as a last-minute gift idea.
By Redaktion Table
Taiwanese author Kevin Chen has received the prestigious Taiwan Literature Award for his second novel, Ghost Town. Fabian Peltsch spoke with the Berlin-based writer about Taiwan's geopolitical momentum, everyday racism in Germany, and his homeland's belief in ghosts.
By Redaktion Table
While crematoria are at capacity, state media remain silent on death tolls – and in some cases lie. A model from the University of Hong Kong predicts a high number of deaths this winter.
By Redaktion Table
The renowned British sinologist Kerry Brown is concerned about an increasingly hostile perception in Western countries of China. Because in return, rejection of the West also intensifies there. A vicious circle: China's population now has a negative image of the USA and the EU. Ning Wang spoke with Brown.
By Ning Wang
German companies had a tough year because of China's harsh Covid policy. The recently announced end of zero-Covid is a sign of relief. But for now, a hard winter awaits.
By Redaktion Table
Many pharmaceuticals and their active ingredients, like ibuprofen or paracetamol, nowadays come from China or India. This makes Germany dependent in this area as well – and is a problem if supply chains become disrupted.
By Redaktion Table
The government colossus responds to the surge in infection numbers. New fever clinics are to cushion the influx of the sick. Unfortunately, there is little progress on transparency.
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China raised high expectations in Central and Eastern Europe with 16+1 talks. But what followed was great disillusionment. Ten years after its founding, the format is on the verge of collapse. It is up to the EU to use this opportunity, but so far it has failed to do so.
By Michael Radunski
