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
The trade dispute between Lithuania and China remains unresolved. This now inadvertently pushes the relationship between Brussels and Beijing onto the agenda of the French EU Council presidency. As far as foreign policy is concerned, Paris is focusing on the Indo-Pacific. And there is yet more to come for EU-China relations.
By Amelie Richter
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
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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In today's CEO Talk, Kempinski manager Ilja Poepper talks about how to operate luxury hotels during the pandemic and in China's booming hotel market. The key for success are the preferences of the new generation of young Chinese customers: Influencers on social media are pivotal for marketing. Frank Sieren spoke with Poepper.
By Frank Sieren
The year 2021 was supposed to deliver a concrete Chinese climate policy with the COP conference. Nevertheless, the signals now seem contradictory. A lack of coordination between the various government agencies is to blame. Overall, however, the thumbs are pointing upward.
By Christiane Kuehl
What changed in 2021, what will 2022 bring? The dispute over automotive supplier Continental shows how belligerent China has become. Speaking with China.Table, sinologist Klaus Muehlhahn explains why the testy mood is not set to change anytime soon and warns against a lack of reliable information about China. This could lead to serious miscalculations, especially as there is no direct line to Beijing. Finn Mayer-Kuckuk spoke with Muehlhahn.
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This year will remain of particular significance for relations between Brussels and Beijing: Starting with the political agreement on CAI - and ending with the present trade blockade of Lithuania. A review of the diplomatically challenging year of 2021.
By Amelie Richter
Shirley Leung is one of the last journalists in Hong Kong to report on pro-democracy activities on the ground. As a reporter for the Apple Daily, she experienced the shutdown by Beijing firsthand. She now seeks to prevent the fates of democracy activists from being erased from the collective memory. Fabian Peltsch spoke with Leung.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's digital infrastructure and products are growing steadily. For example, the People's Republic wants to catch up in data centers, undersea cables and communications satellites. In his new book, Jonathan Hillman focuses on the digital Silk Road. Unfortunately, the book has a few flaws.
By Nico Beckert
