Domestic companies are increasingly becoming the target of furious online patriots on China's social media channels. This is not only bad for freedom of expression, but also for the economy.
By Fabian Peltsch
The e-commerce discounter Temu has filed another lawsuit against its competitor Shein. The allegation: Its competitor has intimidated suppliers who trade with both companies and poached important employees.
By Carolyn Braun
Chinese authorities have arrested Douyu founder Chen Shaojie on unspecified charges. Chen disappeared in mid-November and the reasons for his disappearance have so far only been the subject of speculation.
By Redaktion Table
Jack Ma is back in China. His public appearance is apparently supposed to help instill new confidence amongst foreign investors and the private sector. But while the formerly rebellious Alibaba founder is being rehabilitated, other entrepreneurs are still missing.
By Marcel Grzanna
The “14th Five-Year-Plan for National Informatization”, issued in December 2021 by China's Central Commission for Cybersecurity and Informatization, is an ambitious blueprint for China’s digital policy in the coming years. From its focus on securing “core technologies” to its emphasis on “serving the real economy”, the plan reflects general trends in Chinese policy. As the Chinese government is in the midst of a major overhaul of its digital tech sector, this plan is a crucial key to understanding current and future developments.
By Redaktion Table
Nowadays, no one is safe from the public outcry over supposedly improper remarks. Not only global corporations, but even pop stars loyal to the state are now quickly pilloried on the Internet for hurting the "feelings of the people." The government utilizes this patriotic outrage to push its foreign policy agenda.
By Fabian Peltsch
The "metaverse" is also the tech buzzword of the hour in China. With gaming giants like Tencent and high 5G coverage, the People's Republic is ideally equipped for the creation of a virtual parallel world. However, the government remains skeptical and is focusing on decoupling in the metaverse as well.
By Fabian Peltsch
