Hu Chunfeng tried to save what could no longer be saved. During his livestream on Bilibili, a user had asked a legitimate question: "Do you think Xi Jinping is a dictator?"
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Cai Qi is considered one of Xi Jinping's confidants and one of the most powerful officials in the Communist Party. He used to communicate directly with the population via social media and called for more political transparency. Today, party doctrine prevents him from being open.
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Wen Hui brought modern dance to China at a time when there was no audience for it. Much of her art focuses on the role of women in a patriarchal society. The pandemic has brought her to Germany, where she sometimes feels "like a child again."
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Cariad aims to provide the software architecture for all VW brands. However, the IT subsidiary has been mainly a cause for concern. Former Huawei and Changan manager Frank Han is tasked with turning the tide in China.
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Alice Gruenfelder is an editor, literary mediator, author and translator. Her literary work deals with Tibet, Taiwan and Xinjiang. Her books aim to express "what people are really concerned about."
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Outwardly, China's Minister of Industry and Information, Jin Zhuanglong, appears internationally minded. Internally, he calls for more independent domestic supply chains.
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Chinese automakers rely on the expertise of international professionals like Jochen Tueting. The automotive engineer once worked for Ford before joining the state-owned manufacturer Chery. Now, Tueting heads its location in Raunheim, Hesse. His biggest challenge as a German is to establish the brand in the European market.
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Jackie Chan celebrated his 70th birthday yesterday. He is an icon in China. However, as a cultural ambassador, this fan of the Communist Party is only of limited use.
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Mike Chinoy's book "Assignment China" takes a look at the life and work of US journalists in China since the founding of the People's Republic. As the first CNN bureau chief in Beijing, Chinoy has directly followed the political upheavals in the country for decades.
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The podcast Gushi FM offers insights into Chinese society through personal stories. Its founder, Kou Aizhe, aims to provide people with the opportunity to share their experiences dealing with contemporary challenges, away from controlled reporting.
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