Social science research on China must reflect critically on its methodological work and the social context in which it is cast in China. But with the general accusation of no longer possessing any autonomous agency and bowing to Beijing, critics are harming science. They cater to widely prevalent fears among the public.
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Yan Mingfu and his father Yan Baohang are the protagonists of a bizarre Chinese century saga. Both Yans served the Great Chairman Mao, the father as a super spy, and the son as chief interpreter. Today, their legacy is swept under the carpet by Xi Jinping's government. Yet Yan Mingfu's memoirs are considered a "treasure trove of historical truth."
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The German Foreign Office's East Asia Concept from 2002 coincides in many ways with the German government's new China strategy. Back then, the world was different. This is another reason why it is worth looking at the document: It can show us why political resolutions must be sustainably implemented.
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The strong growth rebound that was widely expected to follow the end of China's zero-COVID policy has yet to materialize. This is both less surprising and easier to understand than many observers seem to think. The EV industry, in particular, is receiving high subsidies at the moment.
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Peking opera is underrated. Once you get used to the screeching music and engage with the intricate and dramatic stories, a fantastic cultural experience opens up.
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For a long time, China's economic growth knew only one direction: steadily upward. But the People's Republic has been struggling for some time with a series of complex challenges that call the current growth model into question. The crisis in the real estate sector, the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, conflicts with the United States and extremely high youth unemployment are weighing on consumption and putting pressure on imports and exports.
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President Xi is working to fuse the CCP's previous Marxist ideology with China's national traditional culture in order to give Chinese socialism a new unique characteristic and justify its political path.
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Research cooperation with scientists in China is not an end in itself. The participants pursue clear goals under previously agreed conditions. What do we want to achieve, and under what political conditions does the cooperation take place?
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Addressing interference and infiltration by the Chinese party-state is important. It is therefore appropriate that German media are increasingly covering this issue. This media coverage does not mean that advocates of Sino-German cooperation are outright condemned. On the contrary, Germany has excellent China journalism.
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Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People’s Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today's article is about the Dragon Boat Festival.
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