The lockdown in Shanghai has been extended indefinitely. "Shanghai's streets are completely deserted for the first time. A frightening scene," says Zhang Xinran. The 28-year-old employee of an advertising agency describes chaotic conditions inside housing complexes, but also explains that the population continues to support the government's zero-covid policy. China.Table shares her insights below.
By Redaktion Table
The atrocities committed in Bucha sparked strong reactions in Germany and the EU. In contrast, they are almost absent from Chinese news reports. These events are considered to be the work of Ukrainian propagandists.
By Redaktion Table
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam praises the integrity of local courts. Despite the National Security Act, their independence had been preserved. But the resignation of two British judges from the Court of Final Appeal is a clear signal that the city's rule of law has eroded.
By Marcel Grzanna
The southern Chinese tech metropolis of Shenzhen wants to open up all its main roads to self-driving cars. This would make the mega-city the first city in the world to permit the new technology on such a large scale. The corresponding draft laws are already at a final stage.
By Frank Sieren
For years, China was seen by foreign residents as a land of unlimited opportunity. But that is in the past now. A tough zero-covid strategy, growing nationalism, totalitarian tendencies and higher taxes are causing more and more expats to leave the People's Republic.
By Marcel Grzanna
The high-level meeting between EU leaders and China's president did not yield any new progress. Beijing continues to refer to the Ukraine war as a regional crisis, while Brussels warns against undermining sanctions against Russia.
By Amelie Richter
The economic situation seemed shaky even before the Shanghai lockdown. The curfew in the economic metropolis is now bringing all the pent-up fears to the surface. Omicron, the Ukraine crisis and high commodity prices mutually amplify each other and jeopardize growth.
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China continues to expand its influence in the Indo-Pacific: Beijing has forged a security partnership with the Solomon Islands. A US admiral even accuses Beijing of militarizing the South China Sea.
By Christiane Kuehl
ASEAN nations have declined an invitation to a summit in Washington on short notice. The Southeast Asian states do not want to be forced to side with the West in the conflict with Russia. This is because the balance of power in Asia tends to shift toward China.
By Frank Sieren
Beijing has been reforesting woodlands across the country for years - with varying degrees of success. While China has achieved success in the Gobi Desert, other tree planting campaigns have not had the desired effects. The success of reforestation in the fight against climate change also depends on the type of trees planted.
By Ning Wang
