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Russia China 8442913 26.05.2023 Special Representative of the Chinese government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui arrives at the Russian Foreign Ministry headquarters in Moscow, Russia. Li s visit to the Russian capital, where he is expected to consult on the Ukrainian crisis, comes after he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Alexander Vilf / Sputnik Moscow Russia PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxESTxLTUxLATxNORxSWExDENxNEDxPOL Copyright: xAlexanderxVilfx

China's ambivalence towards Russia

It is well known that China sees the USA as its biggest rival and stoically sticks to Russia despite certain problems. Far less well known is how intellectuals in the People's Republic justify this stance – and how critical they often are of Russia.

By Christiane Kuehl

Female dancers don't stand on their toes

Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today, it looks at Chinese art forms that have changed under Western influences and the few that still remain purely Chinese.

By Experts Table.Briefings

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 18: Baidu s Apollo Go self-driving taxis move along a road during 2023 World Robot Conference on August 18, 2023 in Beijing, China. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111450080538

AI: between control and creativity

On the one hand, China seeks to provide an optimal environment for AI research, but on the other hand, the CCP wants to retain control over this new technology. The current priority is regulation. The government has now given the go-ahead for chat AI for the first time.

By Felix Lee

Expats relieved about tax breaks

Beijing has extended tax breaks for foreigners by four years as part of its charm offensive. This is going down well. There has also been other progress since the end of the pandemic, according to the German Chamber of Commerce.

By Jörn Petring