The new book by SZ correspondent Lea Sahay describes where the Chinese dream is crumbling. A medical emergency took her deep into the country's ailing healthcare system.
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Deng Hongbo has taken up his post as the new Chinese ambassador to Germany. He is regarded as an America expert with close ties to the leadership in Beijing.
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Frank Dikoetter has been closely following China's development for many decades. "Frank from Tianjin" became a renowned sinologist with a professorship in Hong Kong. His books show how much the Communist Party's rule has changed people's everyday lives – beyond the directives from above.
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Japan's former defense minister is considered a well-versed military strategist. As Japan's new prime minister, he must balance the country's security interests and economic needs.
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When Yuan Yang was four years old, her parents brought her from the mountains of Sichuan province to the UK. After more than 20 years, she returned to the country of her birth as a correspondent. Yuan Yang is now the first Chinese-born British Member of Parliament.
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Beatrix Keim has acquired her understanding of the Chinese automotive market over decades. The sinologist and business graduate helped shape the rise of Volkswagen in China in various positions. Today, she brings her knowledge of the country and the market to the Center Automotive Research.
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When it comes to relations with China, a Chancellor Merz could abandon Germany's cautious to pragmatic China policy. In the past, Merz has repeatedly positioned himself as a harsh critic of the People's Republic.
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He Jiankui caused a stir in 2018 when he manipulated the genetic material of two embryos. Now the controversial scientist wants to leave China and move to the USA. His field of research has also changed.
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Left-wing politician Helmut Scholz was a member of the European Parliament for 15 years. Even after his active time, he wants to continue his commitment to Sino-European relations.
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Gao Zhen is an internationally acclaimed artist. He and his brother critically explore China's history – especially Mao Zedong. This now proves fatal for him.
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