In China, more propaganda films are being shown again. But although the "genre" appears with powerful images, they attract only a few viewers and thus damage distribution and cinema operators. It is not a risk-free business for production companies either, because historical content is subject to particularly close scrutiny.
By Redaktion Table
Xi Jinping did not simply wear a Mao-style jacket at his party anniversary appearance, but one with the exact same cut and hue as the original. Our columnist personally knows the tailor who makes these updated versions of the politically charged garment. The master tailor talked about the special requests that head of state Hu Jintao once made for his Gala Mao jacket.
By Table.Briefings
One of Germany's best-known journalists and a long-time China correspondent have joined forces to write the first comprehensive biography of Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party and President of China. And its title also serves as a thesis: "Xi Jinping – the most powerful man in the world". China.Table exclusively publishes a chapter from the new book by Stefan Aust and Adrian Geiges.
By Redaktion Table
Today, on its 100th anniversary, the Communist leadership faces a major dilemma. It wants to consolidate its power and the order of the country. At the same time, it needs to allow more and more free-market economy since economic prosperity legitimizes its power. But this requires opening up to the world. The fact that this dilemma cannot be solved by ideological concepts, but in the end only by trial and error, was demonstrated by the reformer Deng Xiaoping. But it won't be any easier for the party to reconcile the two.
By Frank Sieren
In his speech on the centenary of the founding of the Communist Party, Xi Jinping stresses that China is open to constructive criticism from other countries and is striving for a collective, peaceful world order. However, then his tone changes: The time to lecture or even bully China from a high horse is over. To defend itself, China needs a strong army. Lastly, Taiwan belongs to the mainland.
By Frank Sieren
China's continuous rise is a cause of growing concern for the West. What is particularly irritating is that this rise has been achieved in a country where a Communist Party has ruled for more than seven decades – without free elections, freedom of speech and press, an independent judiciary, and protection of human rights as we know them. The Party is now celebrating its 100th birthday and is enjoying popularity like never before.
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Xi Jinping is giving the Communist Party a magnificent museum full of symbols to mark its centenary on July 1 – and immortalizing himself in the process.
By Table.Briefings
In the Chinese Communist Party, the personal network of relationships builds the basis for climbing to a position of power. In past decades, those who made it to the top were either members of the Youth League or representatives of coastal business interests. Head of state Xi has managed to weaken both factions and build his own empire. But the path to the presidency for life is fraught with danger.
By Marcel Grzanna
In a few days, the Chinese Communist Party will celebrate its centenary. In an interview, sinologist Klaus Muehlhahn explains the success story, which for a long time was not a success – and its effects up to the present day: Historical ruptures continue to determine the actions of the leadership around Xi Jinping. Michael Radunski spoke with Muehlhahn.
By Michael Radunski
The Chinese Communist Party is the largest political organization in the world - and by far the most powerful. To mark the centenary of its founding in July 2021, China.Table has looked at how the party has been able to take such seamless control of the country despite all the setbacks. We analyze its undeniable successes for economic development as well as human rights crimes. We also look to the future: can the Chinese Communist Party and Xi Jinping defend their unassailable position?
