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7 March 2023: Wooden cube with the inscription: Fake and News. Symbol image Fakenews *** Holzwürfel mit der Aufschrift: Fake und News. Symbolbild Fakenews

Beijing's fear of deepfakes

In January, China became one of the first countries to present extensive regulations against deepfakes. These regulations stipulate that video and image forgeries, for example, deceptively imitating real-life politicians, must be clearly labeled. Many now see China as a pioneer. However, the fight against increasingly sophisticated technology is turning into an arms race between companies and regulators.

By Fabian Peltsch

230731 -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 -- Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission CMC, and other leaders pose for a group photo with military officers who have been promoted to the rank of general in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. Xi on Monday presented certificates of order to promote two military officers to the rank of general at a ceremony.  CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-MILITARY OFFICERS-PROMOTION-CEREMONY CN LixGang PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

Shake up in China's military

Xi Jinping has unexpectedly replaced the leadership of the important Rocket Force. There are two main theories about the reasons. More important, however, are the consequences – for Xi Jinping's position of power, the orientation of the Chinese military and ultimately for Taiwan and the United States.

By Michael Radunski

The end of the Chinese architect's dream

At the turn of the millennium, the political and cultural opening also made the People's Republic a playground for the architectural avant-garde. Famous architects immortalized themselves in the skylines of the cities. But the boom ended abruptly.

By Experts Table.Briefings