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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One of the main reasons for the market dominance of large technology companies is the fact that they are currently able to hide more detailed financial and operational information from regulatory scrutiny. To counteract this, a more proactive regulatory agenda is needed, as well as improved 10-K reporting, analyze Mariana Mazzucato and Ilan Strauss.
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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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The reform of the Common Agricultural Policy is anything but a success story, writes Martin Haeusling. Now it is up to the member states to implement a fairer and greener agricultural policy via their strategic plans. However, the Greens' CAP shadow rapporteur in the EU Parliament expects a race for the softest environmental requirements.
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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.
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Transport, climate protection, international security: No area of our society can do without technologies and platforms in space, writes Elodie Viau. At today's launch of the European Space Conference, she provides an insight into the work of ESA's Telecommunications Integrated Applications Directorate.
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The European Central Bank has been in hazardous waters for years, endangering its political independence and compromising on its goals, as Jürgen Stark, Thomas Mayer, and Gunther Schnabl write.
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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
