Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants to expand Twitter into a universal app in the style of WeChat. He considers the Chinese model to be the best app in the world. With his version, he would benefit from the worldwide skepticism toward the data leech China.
By Frank Sieren
If the global community wants to achieve its climate targets, carbon dioxide that has already been generated must also be recaptured. However, the technology for this is still expensive. China is not deterred by this and is planning huge plants to capture CO2.
By Nico Beckert
The Covid crisis has also affected China's airline industry. It is now facing new challenges: High fuel costs, a weak yuan, and image problems following a plane crash are complicating the recovery. A government aid package is intended to provide relief.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Pictures of 25-year-olds driving a new Porsche or wearing the most expensive couture watches were the norm on China's social media platforms for a long time. Showing off what you have and who you are was considered part of the Chinese dream. Consumption in China offered many opportunities to celebrate one's own individuality, but that is now coming to an abrupt end.
By Ning Wang
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tours the Pacific. Eight island nations in ten days. His mission: Binding these countries closer to Beijing. But his plan is met with surprisingly strong resistance.
By Michael Radunski
The EU Parliament will vote on Wednesday on a carbon border adjustment system. This mechanism is intended to prevent environmentally harmful produced steel from being sold at dumping prices. Amelie Richter spoke with Green European politician Michael Bloss to find out why deliberately making imports from China more expensive can also be fair.
By Amelie Richter
While the West sharply criticizes China and Russia, the majority of Asian countries do not want to be drawn to either side in the power triangle between Russia, China and the West. This became evident from the joint statements between the United States and Pacific states during Joe Biden's first trip to Asia.
By Frank Sieren
China's new aircraft carrier is as good as complete. Technologically, Type 003 is superior to its two predecessors. The Chinese navy is also expanding rapidly in other areas.
By Redaktion Table
After two months, the harsh lockdown in Shanghai is officially over. There is also hope in Beijing. But many people remain skeptical. And about 650,000 people remain locked up in Shanghai alone.
By Redaktion Table
On the morning of June 5, 1989, a Chinese man became a hero and an icon of the struggle for freedom against the oppression of the masses. Because he stood in front of a rolling column of tanks, the international community christened him Tank Man. Time magazine raised the unknown man to the illustrious circle of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. Thanks in part to him, societies in other parts of the world found the courage to revolt against dictatorial rulers.
By Marcel Grzanna
