Xi Jinping issues a directive for military operations abroad. The content is not made public, the messages remain brief – but the consequences are far-reaching. In essence, foreign missions become easier to authorize, but only those that are not part of a war.
By Michael Radunski
Due to the lockdowns in China, the mountains of garbage have swelled higher than usual. This is because the food provided by the government was usually very generously packed in plastic. At the same time, waste collection struggled. This not only makes the streets rather messy, it also jeopardizes the recycling policy.
By Ning Wang
The High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, delays the publication of her assessment of Chinese human rights violations in Xinjiang even at the end of her term. Beijing even gets the opportunity to help shape the content of the paper. Critics, therefore, see themselves confirmed that the former Chilean President never planned to criticize China.
By Marcel Grzanna
A McKinsey analysis predicts Volkswagen will lose billions due to delays in its Cariad software division. Added to this are problems in China and growing competition. For example, from Apple.
By Christian Domke Seidel
At the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, Washington tried in vain to rally the countries of Latin America against China. Nor was it possible to reach a common position on Ukraine. Instead, Latin American politicians criticized the United States for not getting involved enough in South America compared to China.
By Frank Sieren
After initial reluctance, China now buys more and more crude oil from Russia. Beijing thus offers itself to Moscow as an important alternative buyer – and benefits from hefty price discounts.
By Christiane Kuehl
The Chinese Uber rival Didi had a terrible year. Following pressure from Beijing, it has delisted from the US stock market. The company is now likely to be rewarded for this.
By Redaktion Table
A brutal attack on several women in Tangshan, northeast China, has left many Chinese horrified. The incident has sparked a debate about violence against women in the country – as far as censorship allows. Speaking with China.Table, Shanghai feminist Eloise Fan explains that an authoritarian government adds to the problem.
By Redaktion Table
The continuing Covid blockades in Chinese ports clearly illustrate Europe's dependence on Chinese photovoltaic modules. However, the industry expects the situation to improve before the end of the year.
By Manuel Berkel
The world turned upside down: While Beijing, which is generally stricter, undergoes a somewhat relaxed half-lockdown and now already eases it again, the restrictions in Shanghai, which is supposed to be more liberal, continue unabated. After a brief relaxation, two million people are once again sent into lockdown.
By Frank Sieren
