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Misuse of research subsidies weakens innovation policy

With its 14th Five-Year Plan, the Chinese government has set itself the ambitious goal of creating a more innovation-driven economy. By 2050, the People's Republic wants to be the world leader in science and technology. To this end, Beijing is planning, among other things, extensive R D subsidies in companies. The upcoming event of the "Global China Conversations" at IfW Kiel is focusing on the efficacy of this Chinese innovation policy.

By Redaktion Table

Ruth-Schimanowski
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'We need China expertise beyond sinology'

Not even universities are spared the re-ideologization of the People's Republic. If you want to work in China as a Western academic, you should be aware of this – and to a certain extent have to come to terms with it, says Ruth Schimanowski. She is heading the Beijing office of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). In our CEO-Talk, she explains why Chinese scholars are good for the German academic landscape and why there is a renaissance of German as an academic language. The interview was conducted by Frank Sieren.

By Frank Sieren

Opinion

Study on China coverage ignores political reality

The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation recently published a study entitled "China Coverage in the German Media in the Context of the COVID Crisis". In it, the authors accuse the texts from seven newspapers and magazines of having "a Western values agenda and a Eurocentric perspective". In the reporting, "clichés and stereotypes" were taken up. Political scientist and China expert, Andreas Fulda from the University of Nottingham thinks the study's conclusions are wrong.

By Redaktion Table

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Rosa Luxemburg Foundation expects 'opposition and rejection'

In a recent study, the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation accuses German print media of adopting a Eurocentric perspective in their reporting on China. However, its authors fail to assess how close to reality the texts examined actually are. Instead, they base their judgment on core concepts that are supposed to indicate a "media-constructed enemy image of China." a counter-argument criticizes the study of ignoring the political reality in Germany.

By Marcel Grzanna

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Huawei wants foreign talent

During an internal meeting, Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei swears his staff in for the challenges to come. The minutes, obtained by China.Table, reveal which measures the company's management has planned: Huawei requires more top-class international staff and needs more courage for basic research.

By Frank Sieren

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"What happened to the economy cannot be allowed to happen to science"

China is striving to become the leader in innovation and high-tech in decades to come. In our interview, Almuth Wietholtz-Eisert from the Leibniz Association describes the implications for German scientists and researchers. International cooperation partners must not close their eyes to the fact that research in China often serves military, economic or repressive purposes of the CCP. Wietholtz-Eisert warns against forced technology transfers and targeted cyberattacks. The interview was conducted by Michael Radunski.

By Michael Radunski

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Human genes for the super potato

A team of Chinese and American researchers has increased the yield of numerous plants. As a side effect, they are even less prone to droughts. This was achieved through the introduction of a human gene into the genetic material of plants. China is keeping the billion-euro market for genetically engineered agricultural products closed as long as its own industry is not internationally competitive. But new developments could bring about a shift.

By Frank Sieren