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Obituary of Jonathan Spence

Jonathan Spence was considered one of the most renowned sinologists. His books have become essential in China studies. Spence's forte: telling the story of China through the eyes of its people. Spence has passed away at the age of 85. An obituary.

By Michael Radunski

France's EU Presidency cannot get past China

The trade dispute between Lithuania and China remains unresolved. This now inadvertently pushes the relationship between Brussels and Beijing onto the agenda of the French EU Council presidency. As far as foreign policy is concerned, Paris is focusing on the Indo-Pacific. And there is yet more to come for EU-China relations.

By Amelie Richter

'We always have to come up with something new in China'

In today's CEO Talk, Kempinski manager Ilja Poepper talks about how to operate luxury hotels during the pandemic and in China's booming hotel market. The key for success are the preferences of the new generation of young Chinese customers: Influencers on social media are pivotal for marketing. Frank Sieren spoke with Poepper.

By Frank Sieren