Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected as French president, and now the parliament is up for renewal. A particularly controversial candidate is running in Paris: Buon Tan is considered the extended arm of the CCP.
By Amelie Richter
Stefan Stiller, a three-star chef in Shanghai, already had to spend more than 60 days in the Shanghai lockdown. His restaurant Taian-Table with around 40 employees has been closed since March 17. The financial situation for many of his colleagues is becoming increasingly dire, says Stiller in an interview with Frank Sieren. Government support measures are missing the problems. The psychological damage caused by the lockdown will haunt Shanghainese for a long time to come, believes Stiller.
By Frank Sieren
Opening up is not in sight, no vaccination campaign and no economic stimulus package: China's zero-Covid policy shows little regard for the economy. The new normal is testing, testing, testing. And the future is uncertain. International companies in the country are forced to accept the situation. But China begins to lose its appeal for new projects and global talent.
By Christiane Kuehl
While the world watches the Ukraine war in shock, Alexander Goerlach warns of a much more dangerous conflict: He believes that China will attack Taiwan in a few years. But that is only the beginning. The plan is to change the world order. He accuses German politicians of being lazy.
By Michael Radunski
Australia will elect a new parliament on Sunday. In the election campaign, China policy is playing a bigger role than ever before. Beijing is in the process of extending its power into Australia's neighborhood. Both prime minister candidates are showing a hard line toward China.
By Christiane Kuehl
China is rapidly expanding its renewable energy sector. Should the provinces and the central government implement all planned projects, China will reach its expansion targets much earlier than expected. Carbon emissions could then already peak in 2025 – five years ahead of schedule. But provincial interests could become a problem.
By Nico Beckert
China's Internet regulator has passed a new law that will regulate algorithm-based recommendations on the Internet. The law affects a wide range of tech companies – from trading platforms to delivery services and social media groups. It opens the doors for government intervention and control of algorithms.
By Frank Sieren
The Smart brand is about to undergo a fundamental change. Together with Geely, Mercedes is turning everything upside down: production, technology, sales and the car itself. In the end, the Smart #1 will be sold in both Europe and China.
By Christian Domke Seidel
By ratifying Conventions 29 and 105 of the International Labor Organization (ILO), China has pledged to do everything in its power to prevent possible forced labor. But paper is patient, and the ILO is trapped in its strict procedures. Possible consequences for systematic forced labor in China lie years in the future, despite pressing evidence.
By Marcel Grzanna
Kuka is a prime example of the fear of German technology being sold off to China. In 2016, the Augsburg-based robot manufacturer was acquired by Chinese household appliance manufacturer Midea. At the annual general meeting this Tuesday, the company is to be finally sinicized. The Chinese bosses also intend to buy out the last remaining small German shareholders and then take Kuka off the stock market. They hope this will inject more peace into the company's management. So far, the company's performance has fallen short of expectations.
By Frank Sieren
