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Beijing is paying Western influencers to polish China's image ahead of the Olympics. The Games themselves are supposed to convey positive, emotional moments. This represents only a small part of China's aspirations to become a global media power. In this narrative, human rights violations are an invention of the envious West.
By Fabian Peltsch
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is urging German media to be extremely cautious about possible cooperation with Chinese partners. A few days before the start of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, the non-governmental organization published a guide explaining the Communist Party's global propaganda strategy – and gives advice for editorial offices and publishers.
By Marcel Grzanna
Several Chinese EV manufacturers are relying on US chip giant Nvidia to advance their semi-autonomous driving systems. While this poses market risks for both sides, it is almost inevitable. For the time being, China will not be able to decouple from imports of key components in this sector.
By Frank Sieren