Germany is stepping up its monitoring of investments from abroad - and here it usually means its big partner and rival: China. But the need for control and security can take its toll if bureaucracy becomes an obstacle to investment.
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Economist Stephen S. Roach sees the recent joint statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's leader Xi Jinping as a historic turning point toward a new Cold War. In part, he sees historical parallels: 50 years ago, the US and China approached each other and isolated the former Soviet Union. Today, China wants to exclude the US through a triangular maneuver.
By Redaktion Table
During the New Year, Chinese gift each other red envelopes with money. But within Chinese families, it's not easy to navigate the cliffs of social conventions without any accidents.
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The motto for the 2022 Winter Olympics is: "Together for a common future". It sounds more like a fairy tale. In a polarized world, it is extremely difficult to satisfy Chinese and Western interest groups with the same messages. But one thing is certain: China's Olympic history is closely linked to the country's political and economic development and its image on the world stage.
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The IOC lacks China expertise - this is one of the causes for the PR debacle that the 2022 Winter Games have turned into. But it is a mistake to believe that China is under pressure to explain itself in the face of international criticism - the narrative that is presented to the Chinese public is the decisive factor. On the contrary, Beijing is increasingly exporting its own take on things: The Olympic Games are becoming more Chinese.
By Redaktion Table
China's young generation is very self-conscious, optimistic, and patriotic. China's global rise is already a fact to them. However, they have no desire to produce many grandchildren in the interests of population planning. The propaganda already wants to "hammer" into shape. And all of this is also related to the director of the Olympic show.
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President Xi Jinping wants to continue the fight against poverty. Market reforms and equal access to education are to support the cause. All in all, the goal of common prosperity is now considered to be within reach.
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On February 1st, around 1.5 billion Chinese around the world will celebrate the New Year and welcome the Year of the Tiger. According to Chinese astrology, 2022 could be a turbulent and conflict-ridden year – but at least the element of water has a dampening effect.
By Felix Lee
The 2008 Olympic Games were not just the cheerful celebration that they are often glorified as today. The critical stance of Western politicians and media left a sense of disappointment in China at the time. This sentiment contributed to a shift in Beijing's attitude toward the world. This year, the feeling of mutual disappointment is about to repeat itself.
By Redaktion Table
As the Sino-American trade war approaches its fourth year, there is ample evidence to show that both sides have been harmed by the tit-for-tat exchange of protectionist measures. But, far from spelling an end to globalization, the conflict may have laid the foundation for an even more robust world trading system.
By Redaktion Table
