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Opening of Universal Studios: More freedom for the park than for movies

The Chinese film market is becoming more and more important for Hollywood, but Beijing keeps Hollywood films on a tight leash. And so America's soft power is blazing a different trail: The world's largest amusement park of the American Universal Studios has opened its gates in China's capital.

By Frank Sieren

Chinese community in Germany: more respect or more rigor?

The Chinese-speaking community in Germany has also been following the federal elections closely. However, hopes and expectations of the new government vary significantly depending on origin. A Chinese mother from Siegburg hopes for more respect for her home country. Hong Kong citizens and Uyghurs, on the other hand, want a hard line vis-à-vis Beijing.

By Marcel Grzanna

Europe after the German election

The EU fears a crippling German government formation but is better prepared for the transition period than last time. Conflicts are emerging on the issues of defense and finance. An outlook on the coming months.

By Eric Bonse

EU Commission wants to end cable clutter

The European Commission has come a good deal closer to its promise of standardized charging technology for mobile devices after a delay of more than ten years. With its proposal, it intends to standardize charging cable connections as a first step. After that, the authority also wants to standardize the charging devices.

By Jasmin Kohl

European election without Europe

The election campaign of the German Bundestag gets by without Europe. This has little to do with political reality but a lot with the simulation of political power and the public interests.

By Falk Steiner