The visit of US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to Tianjin was supposed to prevent any misunderstandings with China. But instead, the People's Republic is using the meeting for a verbal frontal attack. But Beijing is pursuing a larger goal.
Von Michael Radunski
Up until now, an investment in China's rapidly growing market for private education was considered a surefire bet. But now Beijing is cracking down on the industry with astonishing aggressiveness. At the stock market, vendors are experiencing a dire situation. However, whether these new rules will actually allow for more free time for stressed students and more equal educational opportunities, is a matter of doubt.
Von Redaktion Table
It is well known that stamps do in China what signatures do in the West. They give documents their binding character. The tax authorities also take advantage of this: they demand levies in connection with the stamping of contracts. Until now, however, this practice was only prescribed by an executive order that dates back to 1988. Now the People's Congress is professionalising tax law here too and regulating stamp duty by law.
Von Redaktion Table
Das Foto einer chinesischen Gewichtheberin nutzen chinesische Diplomaten dazu, um gegen ausländische Medien zu wettern. Korrespondent:innen, die aus dem Hochwassergebiet in Henan berichten, werden bedroht. Betroffene sind sich sicher, dass es sich um konzertierte Aktionen der chinesischen Behörden handelt.
Von Marcel Grzanna
