With "Thor – Love and Thunder," another Marvel blockbuster has skipped China. Protectionist policies have prevented major US releases for years. Instead, patriotic Chinese productions are climbing the box office. The Chinese and global cinema markets are drifting further and further apart – a missed financial opportunity for both sides.
Von Redaktion Table
Der Balten-Exit aus Chinas Kooperationsinitiative in Ost- und Mitteleuropa ist seit vergangener Woche Realität. Lettland und Estland folgen Litauen und gaben ihren Ausstieg aus dem 16+1-Format bekannt. Ist damit der Anfang vom Ende für die verbliebene 14+1-Plattform eingeläutet?
Von Amelie Richter
The Baltic exit from China's Cooperation Initiative in Eastern and Central Europe became a reality last week. Latvia and Estonia followed Lithuania and announced their withdrawal from the 16+1 format. Is this the beginning of the end for the remaining 14+1 format?
Von Amelie Richter