The retro trend is booming in China, especially among younger people. Despite weak consumer sentiment, they are willing to spend money on products with emotional value. Companies are taking notice.
By Fabian Peltsch
For China’s emperors, food security was always the highest priority if they wanted to preserve their rule. For China’s leader Xi Jinping, the question of whether the country has enough to eat borders on an obsession. That also has to do with his youth.
By Johnny Erling
Once again, for the 16th year in a row, on 21-22 April, Climate and Environment Ministers from around the world will meet in Berlin at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD). Why do they keep coming year after year? What is the ‘special recipe’ of PCD? And what will they likely discuss this year?
By Jennifer Morgan
China is using cartoons as a propaganda weapon in diplomatic conflict. The state-directed smear images recall methods from the 1950s.
By Johnny Erling
Mit Kevin Warsh rückt eine stabilitätsorientierte Geldpolitik in den Fokus – das Narrativ vom schwachen Dollar wankt, und sichere Häfen geraten unter Druck, argumentiert unser Kolumnist.
By Gunther Schnabl
The US has long vacillated between enthusiasm and rejection of climate action. But under the second Trump administration, the system has reached a new level. What is needed now is close cooperation with US climate activists and their partners worldwide.
By Jennifer Morgan
The call for a global roadmap away from fossil fuels came as a surprise on the agenda for COP30. While it did not prevail, it highlighted the resistance and generated action. We can build on this.
By Jennifer Morgan
The People's Republic allows masses of foreign tourists from 75 countries to enter the country visa-free for up to a month. New liberal policy? Beijing continues to practice the balancing act between freedom of movement and control.
By Johnny Erling
Many non-political issues can divide public opinion in China, such as whether zongzi (sticky rice dumplings wrapped in reed leaves) should be salty or sweet, or whether sugar belongs in scrambled eggs with tomatoes. These topics reflect large regional differences, yet people treat them as harmless jokes. One issue, however, can trigger real disputes: traditional Chinese medicine.
By Redaktion Table
Die Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin spaltet die chinesische Gesellschaft wie kaum ein anderes Thema. Während einige Methoden breite Akzeptanz finden, sorgen individuelle Heilrezepturen für heftige Debatten über Wirksamkeit und wissenschaftliche Grundlagen.
By Redaktion Table
