Xi Jinping cultivates a veritable cult around China's Great Wall. Yet Mao Zedong considered the ancient structure to be a feudal relic. But that did not stop him from creating a ritual: Foreign dignitaries on a visit to Beijing outdo each other with the length of their walks along the monument.
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Liao Yiwu is one of the most renowned Chinese authors. Due to his critical views of the Chinese government, his books are banned in China. With "Wuhan – A Documentary Novel" he has now published a new book. Speaking with Michael Radunski, Liao Yiwu talks about Covid, the truth in China, and the consequences for foreign countries.
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China's economic engine creaks under the current lockdowns. And the supply of goods is also stalling, both for preliminary products and manufactured goods. There is a risk of shortages around the globe – and in Europe, existing problems could be significantly exacerbated.
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Der chinesische Wirtschaftsmotor stottert infolge der aktuellen Lockdowns. Und auch der Nachschub an Waren stockt, sowohl bei Vorprodukten als auch fertigen Gütern. Rund um den Globus drohen Ausfälle – und in Europa könnten sich die bestehenden Probleme erheblich verstärken.
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