Foreign Office spokeswoman Hua Chunying has been promoted to deputy foreign minister. She became world-famous as a "wolf warrior" with a superior smile. Now, she is the only woman among five deputy ministers.
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Li Xiaopeng, one of the highest-ranking "princelings" in the People's Republic, ran one of Asia's largest energy providers before his political career. Now, he ensures that every Chinese person has access to a highway and a train within 15 minutes.
By Fabian Peltsch
Dancing in Taiwanese temples, banana-style dresses and lots of make-up – in her shows, drag queen Nymphia Wind combines tradition and pop culture. After winning the international RuPaulShow competition, Nymphia Wind has become a cultural ambassador for Taiwan.
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Wang Xiaoshuai, one of China's leading directors, is, like many filmmakers in the People's Republic, fighting against increasingly narrow artistic freedom. His latest film fell victim to censorship – he presented it at the Berlinale.
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Hu Chunfeng tried to save what could no longer be saved. During his livestream on Bilibili, a user had asked a legitimate question: "Do you think Xi Jinping is a dictator?"
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The chairwoman of the Jewish Student Union was named "Woman of Europe" last week. Find out how difficult it is for young Jews at German universities in our portrait of Hanna Veiler.
By Leonard Schulz
Cai Qi is considered one of Xi Jinping's confidants and one of the most powerful officials in the Communist Party. He used to communicate directly with the population via social media and called for more political transparency. Today, party doctrine prevents him from being open.
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As a student, she got her first taste of what cultural exchange means. Today, Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen heads the EU's Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Culture and Sport.
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Wen Hui brought modern dance to China at a time when there was no audience for it. Much of her art focuses on the role of women in a patriarchal society. The pandemic has brought her to Germany, where she sometimes feels "like a child again."
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Get to know the "Top of the Table": the 100 key players in the German-speaking European scene. Selected by the Europe.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics and administration to consulting, think tanks, foundations and NGOs. Today: the most important personalities from associations. Click here for an overview.
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