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CEO-Talk Forest Liu Arri

'In China, they quickly say: we do this differently'

It took a lot of convincing. But now not only Hollywood but also more than 70 percent of movies and 80 percent of TV shows in China are produced with Arri camera systems. The success of the traditional Munich-based company in the People's Republic is also largely credited to Forest Liu. In today's interview, Liu explains why it is not always wise to follow the latest hypes and how the Chinese movie industry has changed.

By Frank Sieren

January 27, 2022, USA: FILE DATE UNKNOWN: The F-35C Lightning II is the U.S. Navy s first low-observable carrier-based aviation platform. The F-35 is being purchased to replace the F/A-18C/D Hornet as the carrier strike group s primary offensive fighter for aerial defense and close air support. A race against time is under way for the US Navy to reach one of its downed fighter jets - before the Chinese get there first. The $100m F35-C plane came down in the South China Sea after what the Navy describes as a mishap during take-off from the USS Carl Vinson. USA - ZUMAz03_ 20220127_slz_z03_462 Copyright: xLockheedxMartinx

Will the US lose its F-35C fighter jet to China?

A US fighter jet crashes into the South China Sea. Recovery is extremely difficult. Nevertheless, experts expect a race between the US and China. Access to the latest military technology is too tempting for the Chinese military.

By Michael Radunski

Huge potential for conflict over ETS and CBAM

The German government is still working hard on its final positions on the Fit for 55 dossiers. The debate in the European Parliament and other member states is already in full swing – conflicts included. These are being fought out not only between the institutions but also among the rapporteurs of the most important dossiers.

By Lukas Knigge

Macron: nuclear power as election campaign tool

The president announces a relaunch of the French nuclear program. Initially, he wants to build six new pressurized water reactors. Macron is thus positioning himself for the election campaign – even though the incumbent is not yet officially a candidate.

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Tencent: Wechat und Weixin Teilung

Weixin and WeChat: making two out of one

WeChat, China's most popular messenger service with over one billion users, will soon be split into a Chinese and an English version. This is the response of parent company Tencent to regulations in the East and West: China dictates that data must not leave the country – and in the US, the threat of bans hangs over Chinese providers. The world is being divided into two data worlds.

By Frank Sieren

China's mRNA vaccine makes slow progress

Arcov is China's greatest hope in the battle against Covid. But there is still a long way to go before this new vaccine is ready for deployment. China's borders will not be opened anytime soon, even with an mRNA vaccine.

By Redaktion Table

What to expect from the EU supply chain law

After several delays, the Commission plans to present the directive on sustainable corporate governance in two weeks. Although Didier Reynders was unable to get his way on many points, the regulation will go well beyond German law. Here's an overview.

By Charlotte Wirth