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Microdramas: Douyin pulls 585 movies

China has become the global market leader in producing and consuming microdramas. With its growing success, the government's ambitions to regulate the industry are increasing.

By Angela Köckritz

Canada: Is China trying to influence the elections?

A coordinated campaign on Chinese social media aims to slander Canada's former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. She seeks to succeed Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party. Is the Chinese government behind the campaign?

By Angela Köckritz

Renewable energies: China cuts subsidies

Last year, China reached a record expansion of solar and wind power plants. China has now cut subsidies after reaching its 2030 climate target six years earlier than planned.

By Ning Wang

Consumer prices: Sharp rise in January

Consumer prices in China were higher in January than in months. If the government cannot stimulate the weak demand, price pressure will continue this year. The punitive tariffs in the trade dispute with the US also weigh on the economy.

By Ning Wang