Even before things had really started, it seems China's capital withdrew the first attempts at compulsory vaccination. Apparently, public opinion was too strong. Say what now?
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With the Robo-1, the search engine giant has presented its first concept car. The car, which is to be built in partnership with Geely, is likely to benefit above all from Baidu's experience in autonomous driving.
By Redaktion Table
The Shanghai police have apparently been incredibly careless with citizens' data. China's government now wants to enforce existing laws more strictly. After all, the incident shows: The authorities may be collecting data like crazy, but in some cases, they are astonishingly careless.
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China is currently experiencing a golden age of archaeology. The main focus is on the spectacular discoveries at Sanxingdui, which challenge the image of a unified Chinese identity. Xi Jinping wants the excavation site to be recognized as one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the century. Ancient history is always political in China.
By Fabian Peltsch
A review of the final declarations of both summits shows: The G7 believe they can define and enforce the rules for coexistence on the planet. The BRICS, consisting of the five largest emerging economies, on the other hand, are opting for conciliatory notes. The BRICS' commitment is also well received by many other countries.
By Frank Sieren
Western states criticize China's actions in Africa and portray themselves as better partners. But new studies show: China is quite welcome in Africa. Even the high loans are not considered a problem so far.
By Redaktion Table
While the recycling market for lithium-ion batteries is already booming in China, it is just growing out of its infancy in Europe. The countries of East Asia established the necessary structures for recycling earlier – and they are benefiting from the larger volume of available spent batteries.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Consumers in the West largely agree that they reject products made under forced labor. Still, many have only an abstract idea of what forced labor looks like in practice. Companies, authorities, and banks in Xinjiang work together to pressure people and withhold salaries.
By Marcel Grzanna
For a long time, hydrogen mobility was considered pioneering. But the reality is different. Both hydrogen itself and the energy behind it are needed for other applications, not for cars.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Heat waves and heavy rainfall plague parts of China. Therefore, the world's largest carbon emitter wants to better adapt to climate change in the future. So far, the government has done little to minimize the costs and damage of climate change.
By Nico Beckert
