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
The long Shanghai lockdown has left its mark - and continues to do so. But not only there; throughout China, zero-covid has caused a loss of trust in politics. Reports about the abuse of Covid measures for social control are not helping much. Even among local cadres, frustration is rising.
By Christiane Kuehl
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
The Chinese government has already been working for a long time on a strategy to promote innovation in the field of science and technology. So-called key laboratories are supposed to help the country become a global leader in cutting-edge technologies.
By Ning Wang
