China is taking relations with Africa to a new level. A Chinese spaceport is to be built in Djibouti, on the strategically important Horn of Africa, the first spaceport on the continent. And that at a time when Djibouti can no longer service its debts to China.
By Frank Sieren
The Year of the Rabbit starts on Sunday. It is supposed to bring recovery from the turbulent Year of the Tiger – less excitement, but more room for creative thinking. Together with the water element, the Year of the Rabbit could bring a smooth transition into calmer geopolitical territory.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese were global travel champions before the pandemic. The tourism industry hopes for their return, but will have to be patient. The opening came just a little too soon for the upcoming Spring Festival. The truly big travel wave will probably not come until the fall.
By Redaktion Table
Hidden criticism of the Communist Party, collector's items and even investment: At the beginning of the new year, the rabbit stamps by artist Huang Yongyu caused a buzz in China – both online and in post offices. China's postal service is printing millions of these stamps, and yet they are instantly sold out. Because Huang's stamps are notorious in China.
By Experts Table.Briefings
