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Olympic Games Beijing
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How sustainable are the Olympics amidst artificial snow?

The organizers of the Winter Olympics promise a carbon-neutral event. As one of the world's biggest polluters, China is under special scrutiny. The IOC praises new sustainability standards. But not only the CO2 footprint plays a role, but also the water consumption caused by the production of artificial snow, the protection of the native fauna, and the long-term use of the Olympic venues.

By Marcel Grzanna

Suppenspeisung für Bedürftige anlässlich des Chinesischen Neujahrsfestes in Xi'an
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The difficult path to 'common prosperity'

Inequality is on the rise in China. While some bask in limitless luxury, tens of millions of migrant workers have to make do with meager wages. The leadership wants to fight inequality and has proclaimed "common prosperity" as its goal. What is causing the gap between rich and poor? And is it possible to draw any conclusions for political measures to overcome this inequality?

By Nico Beckert

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Meta threatens to end its services in the EU

Facebook's parent company Meta has announced that its services, such as Facebook and Instagram, may have to shut down in Europe. This has led to joy, but also to frown lines in Europe and demands of the EU Commission. However, Meta's message could have been intended for a completely different addressee.

By Falk Steiner

Peng Shuai at Beijing Olympic Figure skating, Eiskunstlauf competition venue Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai L is pictured at the venue of Beijing Olympic figure skating team event competition in the Chinese capital on Feb. 7, 2022. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY A14AA0001232536P
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Peng Shuai: a tentative end to a bleak tale

Tennis player Peng Shuai has met IOC President Thomas Bach and gave her first official interview since she publicly accused a high-ranking Chinese cadre of sexual assault. However, the events do not shed light on the matter. Instead of letting her speak freely, the Communist Party controls her every word. Critics believe that she was pressured to retract her allegations.

By Marcel Grzanna

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China continues to invest in Europe

China's outbound direct investment grew steadily in 2021 despite Covid and political tensions. However, the targets have changed: China is no longer buying up existing companies. It now focuses on developing its own sites. In addition, less politically sensitive sectors such as consumer goods, entertainment and services are attracting ongoing interest from Chinese investors.

By Frank Sieren

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AI regulation: The state of negotiations on the Council

The regulation of artificial intelligence was one of the priorities of the Slovenian Council Presidency. At the end of November, it published a first compromise draft. Now the French have drawn up their own proposals. Among other things, they are calling for users of high-risk AI systems to be given information about the systems' mechanisms.

By Jasmin Kohl

Eileen Gu beim Big-Air Training in Peking China - Doppelpass
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With dual-citizenship to gold?

This week at the Winter Games, American-born Eileen Gu, two figure skaters, and a dozen or so Canadian and American ice hockey players will compete for China for the first time. Gu could take the first gold for China on Tuesday in the big air discipline. Just before the Olympics began, however, a debate erupted over her citizenship. Have Gu and the others been allowed to keep their old passports? Dual citizenship does not exist in China.

By Christiane Kuehl