The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences has been forced to close its research center for public policy in the wake of a new ideological campaign. The researchers are expected to swear "absolute loyalty to the party".
By Angela Köckritz
Thanks to the impending TikTok ban in the US, the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu is experiencing an unexpected hype. Thousands of Americans are gaining an insight into modern China for the first time – and being instilled with narratives of Chinese superiority in the process.
By Fabian Peltsch
Every large social media company in China employs thousands of online moderators whose job includes political censorship. In this interview, one of them talks about his work and the remorse that comes with it.
By Redaktion Table
Time and again, seemingly arbitrary acts of violence against the public occur in China. The reactions of the authorities and society as a whole point to delicate conditions in China.
By Redaktion Table
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?"
By Redaktion Table
Extracting content or even truth from the ideological gibberish of China's leadership is an art form. A Chinese artist living overseas has become the voice of a counter-public on X/Twitter.
By Table.Briefings
The mood in the economy remains poor at the turn of the year. The private sector laments a lack of support and consumers are cautious. The party's reaction: suppressing pessimistic economic forecasts.
By Redaktion Table
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People’s Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today's article looks at the increasing opacity of Chinese politics and society, making China particularly unpredictable in an unpredictable world.
By Experts Table.Briefings
