Early on, it was my task to translate between two worlds. I moved from Shanghai to Berlin when I was ten years old. Ever since that time, there has been this mission: You must speak both languages, understand both cultures. You will be a mediator between the worlds. That was the ideal. It also fitted […]
Renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has compared the cancellation of his exhibition in London to measures during the Cultural Revolution in China under Mao. “I grew up within this heavy political censorship,” the 66-year-old told the British Sky News on Sunday. “I realize now, today in the West, you are doing exactly the same.”In November, […]
China is not necessarily known for attaching particular importance to environmental protection or social compatibility in its numerous infrastructure projects overseas. Young Chinese entrepreneur Huang Honxiang wants to change that. He founded “China House” in Kenya, an independent social enterprise that aims to bring Chinese companies and local stakeholders to one table. In today’s interview, […]
According to investigations by German media, the German chemical giant BASF is said to be more deeply involved in the system of oppression of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang than previously assumed. The two media outlets published a report on Friday about the Chinese joint venture Xinjiang Markor Chemical Industry, in which BASF has a stake. […]
Chinese billionaire Bao Fan has stepped down from his position as chairman and chief executive officer just over a year after his disappearance, according to his bank. In a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, investment bank China Renaissance announced that Bao had resigned from all his executive positions. The reason given was Bao […]
Zhang Xin has been Team Leader Connectivity & Infotainment & Autonomous Driving Purchasing at Audi China since January. Zhang has been working for the German car manufacturer in Beijing for more than four years, most recently as Purchasing Officer.Chen Xi is the new Chair of Wanda Film, China’s largest cinema operator. The 42-year-old film producer […]
Looks like a carnival mask. It isn’t, of course. For one thing, it is made of actual gold. Secondly, it is an object from the so-called Sanxjingdui culture, presumably from the 12th or 11th century BC.The Shanghai Museum has opened its new 33,600 square meter branch in the Pudong New Area and is exhibiting this […]
In 2014, you founded “China House” in Kenya, a socially focused company that has set itself the goal of combining Chinese foreign investment with sustainable development. How did you come up with this idea?About ten years ago, when I was still working as a journalist, I studied and wrote a lot about Chinese overseas investments […]
Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to enhance maritime cooperation between their coast guards to prevent further incidents in the South China Sea. The agreement was reached during a state visit by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Hanoi. In recent months, there have been repeated incidents in the region involving Chinese and Philippine ships. China […]
Jixia Liu Ji has been Head of Purchasing New Projects at Volkswagen China since January. Liu Ji previously worked for Seat in Barcelona for five years. The new location is Beijing. Benjamin Schuessler has been Head of Portfolio and Product Management at Audi China since the end of last year. Schuessler moved from Ingolstadt to […]