They have nicknames like "German Sister" or "German Leo": Influencers from Germany are perceived as cultural ambassadors in China. There is Melina Weber from Konstanz, for example, who cooks jiaozi in a qipao dress. Or Michael Bochmann-Tao, who explains German history in language courses. But they also attract criticism.
By Fabian Peltsch
Relations between the People's Republic and the EU continue to suffer. In Bali, President Xi Jinping preferred to speak with individual member states rather than with EU representatives.
By Amelie Richter
The draft of the “Social Credit System Establishment Law” confirms the key purpose of the Social Credit System: To achieve integrity and trustworthiness of market players. Across all players, companies are by far most affected. It is likely that significant time will pass until the Social Credit System Law itself will come into effect. However, all areas outlined by the draft law are already covered by legally effective rules and regulations. and impact companies with registered entities in China.
By Experts Table.Briefings
For the first time, Germany adopts a national security strategy. Stefan Mair, director of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, is advising the German government on the paper. In conversation with Marco Seliger, he says that security policy is more than just defense and military policy. And: The great conflict of the 21st century looms with China.
By Marco Seliger
