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Obituary: Hartmut Heine

Without him, there would be no Transrapid in China: Hartmut Heine, the former China boss of Thyssenkrupp, cultivated German-Chinese business relations in the People's Republic for 40 years. Now he has died in Beijing. An obituary.

By Redaktion Table

Löchel und Cremer: China-Strategie Deutschlands
Opinion

China strategies: A sense of proportion instead of politicization

Germany needs an interest-based China strategy instead of the ideological bigotry that is reflected in the drafts of the Ministry of Economics and the Federal Foreign Office. They overemphasize the dependence on China, while the advantages of globalization are neglected.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Shang-Jin Wei
Opinion

Can China save its economic miracle?

After reversing its zero-Covid policy, the Chinese government faces a number of challenges that could dampen economic growth. To restore rapid GDP growth, Chinese policymakers must break a "cycle of pessimism," analyzes Shang-Jin Wei.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Feature

Wealthy Chinese are drawn to Singapore

The Chinese upper class has long benefited from the country's economic reforms. But under Xi Jinping, many fear for their wealth – and get themselves and their money to safety.

By Redaktion Table

epa10375443 A man wearing protective gear sits at the Shanghai Railway Station, in Shanghai, China, 21 December 2022. According to the National Health Commission report on 21 December, China reported 3,049 locally transmitted Covid-19 cases. After easing domestic Covid-19 restrictions, Guangzhou and Chengdu made further adjustments to international passenger's quarantine policy. On 20 December, Chengdu implemented a 2+3 quarantine policy where passengers must stay 2 days in centralised quarantine and 3 days at home.  EPA-EFE/ALEX PLAVEVSKI
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'Everyone is sick here'

From zero-Covid to full-Covid: The steep Omicron wave brings public and economic life to a grinding halt. The previously flawless testing system is being sabotaged by the authorities themselves. Some foreigners have problems leaving the country.

By Redaktion Table