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The “14th Five-Year-Plan for National Informatization”, issued in December 2021 by China's Central Commission for Cybersecurity and Informatization, is an ambitious blueprint for China’s digital policy in the coming years. From its focus on securing “core technologies” to its emphasis on “serving the real economy”, the plan reflects general trends in Chinese policy. As the Chinese government is in the midst of a major overhaul of its digital tech sector, this plan is a crucial key to understanding current and future developments.
By Redaktion Table
The organizers of the Winter Olympics promise a carbon-neutral event. As one of the world's biggest polluters, China is under special scrutiny. The IOC praises new sustainability standards. But not only the CO2 footprint plays a role, but also the water consumption caused by the production of artificial snow, the protection of the native fauna, and the long-term use of the Olympic venues.
By Marcel Grzanna
Tennis player Peng Shuai has met IOC President Thomas Bach and gave her first official interview since she publicly accused a high-ranking Chinese cadre of sexual assault. However, the events do not shed light on the matter. Instead of letting her speak freely, the Communist Party controls her every word. Critics believe that she was pressured to retract her allegations.
By Marcel Grzanna
