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Entertainment as approved by the party

China's youth is seeking their freedom in music, consumption and the entertainment industry. Kris Wu, China's Justin Bieber, is one of the big stars of the pop scene with millions of followers on Weibo. Now, Wu faces allegations of sexual misconduct. China's authorities are fond of using such allegations to their advantage. With new rules of conduct for actors and celebrities, they are narrowing the space for personal freedom and prosperity in culture.

By Ning Wang

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Harsh sentences for Canadians cause tension

Three Canadians have been caught up in the geopolitical maelstrom surrounding the possible extradition of Vancouver-based Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou to the US. They are currently held in custody in China. Two tough sentences were handed down this week. Relations between Canada and China are at an all-time low – as the verdict of Meng's extradition trial draws near.

By Christiane Kuehl

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New opportunities through tech crackdown

The US rating agency S P sees China's crackdown on its tech giants as an opportunity to put the country's economic growth on a healthier footing, greater competition, and increase the diversity of companies. Other Western tech analysts share a similar view and speculate that the interests of Beijing and Western nations in the tech giants are not so different after all.

By Frank Sieren

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New Silk Road: Beijing violates human rights

In the course of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Beijing is carrying out tens of thousands of projects abroad. China's global infrastructure project is regularly criticized for human rights abuses. A new study by the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre has now compiled 679 allegations against China and its companies.

By Nico Beckert

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Military expert Zhao: "Worrying developments for the USA"

China wants to achieve military superiority over the USA. The West should take this ambition very seriously, warns military expert Zhao Tong in our interview. In Hong Kong, the results of China's rearmament are already clear to see: The U.S. no longer dares to intervene. This will also have consequences for Taiwan, explains Zhao in an interview with Fabian Kretschmer in Beijing.

By Redaktion Table

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AI decodes ancient classics

Chinese and US scientists have used artificial intelligence to catalog ancient Chinese texts in a database. The technology helps to identify tens of thousands of forgotten characters to make them readable for today's readers. The effort is paying off by making Chinese classics accessible to millions.

By Frank Sieren

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'Merkel's China policy is peculiarly outdated'

Green Party politician Reinhard Bütikofer is affected by Chinese sanctions and criticizes the German government's China policy. The "automotive foreign policy" is just as outdated as the idea that change can be achieved through patience. Germany must overcome the illusion of its own inabilities and accept the challenge set by new rivalry. Felix Lee spoke with Bütikofer.

By Felix Lee

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Beijing wants to host "Green Winter Games"

With a climate-neutral power supply, reused sports venues and a fleet of electric cars, Beijing wants to turn the Winter Olympics green. But can the Olympics be sustainable at all? In the best case, it can lead to role model function.

By Christiane Kuehl

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Tencent fears regulation of video games

China is also discussing the consequences of constant gaming on mobile phones and computers. Authorities wish to increase the protection of young people from excesses – but find themselves in a predicament. It is precisely these providers that are among the largest tech companies in the country

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Comac to become new power in the skies

The state-owned company Comac plans to roll out China's first large passenger airplane this year. Airbus and Boeing, which have enjoyed a duopoly in civil aviation for decades, are keeping a close eye on their new competitor. Meanwhile, political tensions between Beijing and Washington are causing problems for the entire industry.

By Redaktion Table