Uyghur vlogger Shahnura Kasim laments the human rights situation in Xinjiang on TikTok and Instagram. That claim that normality has returned to the autonomous region, according to a recent newspaper article by two German sinologists, is an insolent claim, she says. She still cannot get in touch with her family and people on the street are still afraid to speak openly.
By Redaktion Table
The main focus of the 3rd high-level Sino-German Financial Dialogue in Frankfurt am Main was more cooperation. In times of "de-risking," German Finance Minister Christian Lindner and China's Vice Premier He Lifeng advocated more market opening and cooperation on international issues. Financial policy seems to be a field not yet primarily characterized by rivalry – even if only few concrete details have been announced.
By Christiane Kuehl
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article looks at two viral hits from China's otherwise short-lived pop scene. Expressions of opinion are strictly censored in China, and that also applies to song lyrics. Nevertheless, artists still occasionally manage to strike a chord. Pop singer Ren picks up on a sense of hopelessness and helplessness in a new song.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Political pressure is high on Germany's telecommunication operators to reduce their dependence on Chinese suppliers further. But the Huawei debate is likely just the start: Operators of other critical infrastructures, including railroads, must also brace themselves for additional measures.
By Falk Steiner
Taiwan aims to step up deterrence against the People's Liberation Army with new, expensive defense projects. Their main goal is to break through a potential blockade. But the island is also preparing for hybrid warfare – and is strengthening its defenses against disinformation campaigns.
By David Demes
