China discovers green consumption. To achieve its climate targets and produce less waste, people are supposed to shop more mindfully. That is the conclusion of a new government plan. But many companies are merely applying a green coat of paint. Will the government succeed in creating truly sustainable consumption?
By Nico Beckert
It took a lot of convincing. But now not only Hollywood but also more than 70 percent of movies and 80 percent of TV shows in China are produced with Arri camera systems. The success of the traditional Munich-based company in the People's Republic is also largely credited to Forest Liu. In today's interview, Liu explains why it is not always wise to follow the latest hypes and how the Chinese movie industry has changed.
By Frank Sieren
A US fighter jet crashes into the South China Sea. Recovery is extremely difficult. Nevertheless, experts expect a race between the US and China. Access to the latest military technology is too tempting for the Chinese military.
By Michael Radunski
WeChat, China's most popular messenger service with over one billion users, will soon be split into a Chinese and an English version. This is the response of parent company Tencent to regulations in the East and West: China dictates that data must not leave the country – and in the US, the threat of bans hangs over Chinese providers. The world is being divided into two data worlds.
By Frank Sieren
Arcov is China's greatest hope in the battle against Covid. But there is still a long way to go before this new vaccine is ready for deployment. China's borders will not be opened anytime soon, even with an mRNA vaccine.
By Redaktion Table
Infections are suddenly rising exponentially in Hong Kong, despite a zero-covid strategy. Why have mainland cities managed to keep Omicron numbers low so far, while Hong Kong has not?
By Redaktion Table
After several delays, the EU Commission plans to present the EU supply chain law at the end of the month. First details are already available: The highly debated import ban on products made by forced labor will not be included. However, the regulation will go significantly further than the German Supply Chain Act. An overview.
By Charlotte Wirth
For a long time, business in China stagnated for the Stellantis Group. Supposedly impressive growth rates were based primarily on low starting levels. But a series of new developments are setting the course for the brand's global future.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The organizers of the Winter Olympics promise a carbon-neutral event. As one of the world's biggest polluters, China is under special scrutiny. The IOC praises new sustainability standards. But not only the CO2 footprint plays a role, but also the water consumption caused by the production of artificial snow, the protection of the native fauna, and the long-term use of the Olympic venues.
By Marcel Grzanna
Inequality is on the rise in China. While some bask in limitless luxury, tens of millions of migrant workers have to make do with meager wages. The leadership wants to fight inequality and has proclaimed "common prosperity" as its goal. What is causing the gap between rich and poor? And is it possible to draw any conclusions for political measures to overcome this inequality?
By Nico Beckert
