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Comic über Zumrat Dawut

Illustrated reporting: How Zumrat Dawut escaped from a camp in Xinjiang

The Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel account "I escaped a Chinese internment camp" tells the story of Zumrat Dawut, an Uyghur woman detained in Xinjiang. "Sometimes people have to see things to believe they're actually happening," Walter Hickey, a journalist involved in the project, tells China.Table.

By Fabian Peltsch

Shanghai Meeresspiegel Anstieg

Coastal cities brace against rising sea levels

Climate change causes sea levels to rise all over the world. Of all places, the particularly prosperous metropolises on China's eastern coasts could be particularly affected. The government now focuses on greater protection for these cities.

By Ning Wang

Kim Interkontinentalrakete

North Korea again moves closer to China

There is nothing left of the détente following the Kim-Trump summit four years ago. The conflict between South and North Korea is heating up again – and the North is seeking closer contact with Beijing.

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Banking scandal in Henan exposes vulnerability of the sector

Beijing has done a lot to clean up its financial sector in recent years. But authorities admit that there is still a lot to be done, especially at regional banks. The failed payment to private customers in Henan could be the beginning of further deterioration.

By Redaktion Table

China Magensium Rohstoffe

Germany remains dependent on Chinese raw materials

German imports of raw materials from the People's Republic have not declined – despite appeals to reduce dependencies. It is difficult to turn away as long as prices are low and trade relations are reliable. Comparisons with Russian gas come to mind.

By Nico Beckert

Sri Lanka Hafen China Schulden

Sri Lanka and China's alleged debt trap

After the riots over the weekend, Sri Lanka's government will resign. Many observers blame China for the South Asian country's biggest economic crisis. But this is not true. Even the accusation that Beijing has wrested its most important port from Sri Lanka is proving untenable.

By Frank Sieren

Japan Firendsverfassung

Japan's government could change peace constitution

On Sunday, the conservative camp in Japan clearly won the election to the upper house. Now would be the opportunity for a heartfelt project: Amending the pacifist constitution to officially arm Japan. For China, this would be an almost unacceptable step.

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Jidu Baidu und Geely E-Auto

Baidu and Geely unveil their jointly developed car

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