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Die Pressefreiheit in Hongkong ist seit Einführung des Nationalen Sicherheitsgesetzes vor drei Jahren ruiniert.

Hong Kong's dramatic fall

The former bastion of press freedom, Hong Kong, has now become a prison for journalists. The authorities have become increasingly ruthless towards critical media outlets. However, all hope is not lost.

By Felix Lee

China, USA and Germany: differences in EV subsidies

China is not the only country that utilizes government subsidies to invigorate the Electric Vehicle sector. Nations such as the United States and Germany are also providing considerable purchase grants and tax breaks. However, beyond promoting EV adoption, each country's industrial policy has different goals. Both China and the US provide incentives to encourage domestic production of vehicles and major components.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Günter Schubert

Blanket criticism does not help

Social science research on China must reflect critically on its methodological work and the social context in which it is cast in China. But with the general accusation of no longer possessing any autonomous agency and bowing to Beijing, critics are harming science. They cater to widely prevalent fears among the public.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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Good climate during Kerry visit

US climate envoy John Kerry has been given a high-profile and friendly reception during his four-day visit to Beijing. But China makes it clear that constructive talks on climate action are only possible if overall relations are improved. Nothing is yet known about concrete results of Kerry's talks with his counterpart Xie Zhenhua.

By Jörn Petring