In their award-winning video channel "Our Chinese Life," the British-Dutch Kay family talks about their everyday life in China. In their adopted home of Shenzhen, they are now recognized on the street.
By Redaktion Table
Donald Trump's new trade representative played a key role in shaping the first wave of punitive tariffs against China. For him, economic competition with Beijing is a central component of a geopolitical power struggle.
By Jörn Petring
South Korea's national crisis has unexpectedly put Lee Jae-myung in the fast lane. The left-wing populist, whose political future appeared questionable due to a suspended sentence, is now considered the most promising presidential candidate. Beijing should be pleased with this development.
By Redaktion Table
"America First" was not always the top priority for the potential next US ambassador to China. As a businessman, David Perdue had relocated several jobs from the United States to Asia. Since working for Trump, his attitude has changed massively, and he rarely talks about his past.
By Redaktion Table
Relief is high in Brussels as the Charles Michel era ends. With António Costa as the new EU Council President, things can only improve. The Portuguese promises a new style and more cooperation - but things could remain complicated regarding China.
By Redaktion Table
Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, enjoys celebrity status in the People's Republic. She is considered a style icon over 70 among young Chinese women and brings soft power to the government and companies.
By Redaktion Table
In his new book "Westlessness", British author Samir Puri paints a picture of a new global age characterized by the West's declining geopolitical dominance. China's rise is an important building block of this more Westless world, but for Puri the shifts go much further.
By Redaktion Table
China's censorship apparatus likes to remove voices from the screen that are considered too extreme. This apparently also applies to the nationalist Sima Nan. The Trump supporter likes to throw himself into controversy.
By Redaktion Table
With his newsletter "Tracking People's Daily," Indian political scientist Manoj Kewalramani provides valuable insights into the logic of the Chinese propaganda apparatus and researches China's role in the world. However, he originally wanted to become a Bollywood star.
By Redaktion Table
The social media platform Xiaohongshu is like a mixture of Instagram, Pinterest, Tripadvisor and X. And one of the most important marketing tools for reaching the young and, above all, female generation. Miranda Qu founded the successful company, which is soon to go public.
By Redaktion Table
