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AI to mitigate risk of blackouts

Chinese scientists have developed a method to minimize power outages with the help of artificial intelligence. This could give Beijing's plan for a global, balancing power grid a new boost.

By Frank Sieren

Porsche China: Luxus-Marke

Porsche hopes for cult following

As of today, Porsche stocks are to be traded on the stock exchange. The company wants to become more independent and invest the proceeds of the IPO in its future viability. This also hinges on China, where its cars are perceived completely differently. Porsche hopes to achieve a cult status there.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Return to Dust Zensur

Box-office hit 'Return to Dust': Too authentic for Beijing

Against expectations, "Return to Dust," a movie about the troubles of the poor rural population, has become a box-office hit in China. But since its powerful images undermine Xi Jinping's success story of the fight against poverty in the countryside, it has now fallen victim to the censorship authorities. China's movie fans are outraged.

By Redaktion Table

Amtseid KP Parteitag 2017

CP Congress: who will move up – who must go?

Xi Jinping will be elected as the CP leader for the third time at the upcoming congress, that much seems certain. But below the General Secretary, there is a struggle for positions: A generational change is imminent, which could also allow insights into the CP's internal power structure.

By Christiane Kuehl

Human Rights: special rapporteur for China?

With a motion for a future debate on China's human rights crimes in Xinjiang, supporters want to buy time to pave the way for a resolution. It would be the first resolution against China in the history of the Human Rights Council. The initiators are optimistic that the motion will be passed in Geneva next week. The long-term goal is to install a special rapporteur for the People's Republic.

By Marcel Grzanna

Number of births in China

China's population shrinks faster than expected

China's population growth is about to take a hard turn. China's population could already reach its peak by the end of the year. Demographers warn of a rapidly declining birth rate. The CP must act quickly and thoroughly, but so far it has been setting the wrong priorities.

By Ning Wang

Meloni Italien Neue Seidenstraße

New Silk Road could hit a dead end in Italy

The election result in Italy is bad news for Beijing: Giorgia Meloni's right-wing populist alliance is considering Italy's withdrawal from the New Silk Road. In addition, the election winner wants to step up relations with Taiwan.

By Marcel Grzanna

Zero-Tolerance-Sun

Ahead of CP Congress: Xi cleans up security apparatus

Xi Jinping eliminates several former security chiefs by sending them to prison. In this way, they become a cautionary tale for anyone who questions his power. He has seen the last remaining threats to his position in the inner circle of the police ministry. He wants to bring the apparatus completely under control by the time of the CP Congress.

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Wang Yi Vereinte Nationen Russland

Loyalty to Russia crumbles

In his campaign against Ukraine, Russia's President Putin can now apparently no longer rely on China's support. After the partial mobilization, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Moscow to find a swift solution at the negotiating table. Beijing has made it clear that it has no interest in extending the conflict.

By Felix Lee

(220920) -- NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) meets with Solomon Isla

China's growing influence in the South Pacific

After the excitement surrounding a security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands, things have become quiet around the Pacific state. But Beijing is using the supposed silence to expand its influence.

By Michael Radunski