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'Unnoticed backdoors'

Peter Ganten is a psychologist, software entrepreneur, author and has been Chairman of the Open Source Business Alliance for ten years. In an interview with China.Table, the 52-year-old fears that free societies are becoming far too dependent on corporations and governments, whose offerings of digital infrastructure make us feel like we are a part of innovation. Ganten warns that digital opportunities are potentially open for abuse once they are available. He sees the People's Republic of China as a cautionary example. The interview was conducted by Marcel Grzanna.

By Marcel Grzanna

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German companies do not fear Taiwan escalation

Tensions between Beijing and Taipei are high. However, local German companies do not see a military escalation brewing. The economy of the island republic is expected to continue to boom in 2022.

By Redaktion Table

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Second year of China's emissions trading

China's emissions trading system enters its second calendar year. Virtually all participating power companies have met the requirements by the end of 2021. However, the system does not yet provide sufficient incentives for reducing emissions. But the entry into CO2 pricing has been achieved. The next step will be to include other industries – beyond the energy sector.

By Christiane Kuehl

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The overlooked military pact between Japan and Australia

Together against China's divide-and-conquer: After years of negotiations, Australia and Japan have signed the Reciprocal Access Agreement. Like-minded states in the Indo-Pacific are strengthening their cooperation to protect themselves against China's reckless behavior.

By Michael Radunski

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BYD continues expansion without Daimler

Denza, the joint venture between BYD and Daimler, has turned out to be a dud – at least in its current form: The idea of the Chinese side developing the car and the German side marketing it in China has not worked out. Nevertheless, the Stuttgart-based company intends to continue cooperating with BYD.

By Frank Sieren

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The long wait for a Biontech approval in China

It seems as if China's vaccine may not work very well against Omicron. A biontech booster could help in the fight against the pandemic. But the government has so far been reluctant. Are there other ways to reach an endemic?

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Arrests in Hong Kong: every year anew

With the crackdown on the online portal Stand News, Hong Kong's government has now put an end to the existence of pro-democracy media in the city. Authorities are now beginning to turn their attention to discrediting foreign media. And the timing of the arrests in Hong Kong's Stand News shortly after Christmas was anything but a coincidence.

By Marcel Grzanna

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The stock market hopes for rising prices

Assessments of the Chinese stock markets: Following the government's major crackdown, analysts see great recovery potential for Chinese stocks. However, the situation on the real estate market continues to cause uncertainty.

By Redaktion Table

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Obituary of Jonathan Spence

Jonathan Spence was considered one of the most renowned sinologists. His books have become essential in China studies. Spence's forte: telling the story of China through the eyes of its people. Spence has passed away at the age of 85. An obituary.

By Michael Radunski

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Tax law postponement benefits expats

Foreign employees in China have received an unexpected New Year's gift: The tax law change has been postponed for the time being. Companies now have more time to adjust to the higher costs. Nevertheless, new regulations still have a negative impact on China as a business location.

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