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China blocks Clubhouse

The chat app Clubhouse has worked uncensored in China for a surprisingly long time. Now the government blocked the app – it can only be accessed with VPN. The domestic social audio apps can now quietly divide the market among themselves.

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China's plans in space

Tomorrow, the Chinese Mars probe is scheduled to enter orbit around Mars. It is an undertaking that combines three missions in one with an orbiter, lander and rover. For China, the space program is about prestige, technology, economic goals and geopolitical influence.

By Redaktion Table

Africa represents a strategic opportunity for Europe

Since China has been active in Africa, Europe has also been working on new concepts for the continent. It's about time. First of all the EU must change its trade agreements with Africa. Because they offer Africa no incentives.

By Antje Sirleschtov

China debates masculinity

Boys become increasingly "effeminate" under the influence of coddling mothers and groomed boy band stars, fears a politically influential industry boss and MP – sparking a surprisingly large response in Chinese society.

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Should China be afraid of a financial crisis?

China is facing a new financial crisis – or so it is often said. That Beijing could face a major financial crisis is rarely debated. Yet the Chinese government is not limited in its spending in its own currency. It is unthinkable that the Chinese central bank, as the creator of the yuan, would refuse to make Chinese government payments.

By Redaktion Table