Airbnb will no longer offer accommodation or “experiences” in China from July 30, according to Reuters. The company, founded in San Francisco in 2008, had been active in China since 2015. Since then, Airbnb has served around 25 million customers there. However, bookings in the People’s Republic recently accounted for only one percent of global […]
The Smart car brand has already undergone several reincarnations. But never before has the small car from Mercedes been revamped so radically: The new Smart #1, which was created under the auspices of Chinese car-magnate Geely and major Daimler shareholder Li Shufu, has little in common with the original model. The all-electric mini SUV is […]
A mass shooting at a church in the US state of California that left one person dead and five others injured has raised questions about a possible political motivation of the alleged perpetrator. According to the local sheriff, the attack was a “politically motivated” hate crime against Taiwanese. This was reportedly revealed by handwritten notes […]
They dance and fight, smash down front doors, test house cats for Covid-19, and sometimes get kicked around by old ladies – the so-called Da Bai (大白), China’s Covid helpers in white disposable protective suits have become a symbol of the lockdown craze in the People’s Republic. The nickname, which translates as “big white,” derives […]
There is a new sight amidst the lockdown chaos in Shanghai: tall green metal fences erected around apartment complexes and building entrances. Apparently to seal off those who have tested positive from the outside world and thus “stop” the virus. These green fences have been heavily criticized on Chinese social media. Whether the barriers will […]
Autonomous courier in Shanghai: A customer takes everyday goods from an unmanned vehicle. Unmanned vehicles have been in use since the beginning of April to counter food shortages during the lockdown in the metropolis – and to prevent infections with the coronavirus.
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) continues to refuse to hold women’s tournaments in China. In a podcast interview, WTA President Steve Simon explained that the matter surrounding top Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has still not been resolved properly and that the WTA will continue to refrain from holding sporting events in China, as a […]
Robin Aschhoff will take over as General Secretary of Volkswagen Group China on August 1. Aschhoff began his career at Volkswagen in business and corporate communications. In 2017, he took over overall coordination responsibility for Volkswagen Communications as Head of Communications Operations. He will report to Ralf Brandstaetter, who will head the China division as […]
Ms. Ohlberg, the pro-Russian coverage of the Ukraine war has once again shown how one-sided Chinese state media spread their narrative. We in the West like to believe that the educated Chinese know that they are being fed propaganda.It is one thing to know that news is filtered and you are being fed propaganda, and […]