Facebooks Mutterkonzern Meta hat angekündigt, dass seine Services wie Facebook und Instagram in Europa möglicherweise geschlossen werden müssten. Das führt zu Freude, aber auch zu Sorgenfalten in Europa und Forderungen an die EU-Kommission. Dabei könnte Meta auch einen ganz anderen Adressaten gemeint haben.
Von Falk Steiner
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.
Von Marcel Grzanna
China's outbound direct investment grew steadily in 2021 despite Covid and political tensions. However, the targets have changed: China is no longer buying up existing companies. It now focuses on developing its own sites. In addition, less politically sensitive sectors such as consumer goods, entertainment and services are attracting ongoing interest from Chinese investors.
Von Frank Sieren
