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IW: German companies are doing too little

According to the German Institute for Economic Research (IW), German companies are not doing enough to reduce their one-sided dependencies on China. Out of 400 companies surveyed in North Rhine-Westphalia alone, 40 percent are dependent on products from China.

By Felix Lee

Prada aims to double business in China

Italian luxury brand Prada plans to significantly expand its business in China, a crucial market for luxury goods. By 2030, the People's Republic could account for almost 40 percent of global luxury sales.

By Fabian Peltsch

'People fear tumbling into a 'zombie citizenship''

China's lower class is experiencing increasingly precarious conditions, says Oxford professor Margaret Hillenbrand. Students without job prospects, delivery drivers or migrant workers – all of them are living on the brink of exclusion, explains the researcher in a conversation with Amelie Richter.

By Amelie Richter

VW remains a sustainable investment for Union

With the successful special audit of its plant in Xinjiang, VW has gained more breathing room and investor confidence is bolstered. However, the location still has the potential to cause difficulties for the company.

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William Lai – pragmatic politician and presidential candidate

William Lai, Vice President of Taiwan since May 2020, and the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) candidate, remains the frontrunner in the upcoming presidential election in Taiwan. However, he is now engaged in a two-way race with Hou Yu-ih of the Kuomintang Party (KMT).

By Redaktion Table

Public sector more popular than private sector

The number of exam participants for the public service has surged in recent years. This suggests that young Chinese individuals, in their job search, increasingly prefer stable positions in the public service over employment in the private sector. The trend is noteworthy as it indicates a broader social and economic shift.

By Experts Table.Briefings