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When Fabian Peltsch came to China to study in 2008, the year of the Olympics, the sky was nicotine yellow, but the old world empire was noticeably on the rise. The Chinese cultural scene in particular became a second home to the sinologist. His reports appear in Rolling Stone magazine, Deutschlandfunk Kultur, SZ, Fluter and WELT, among others - and since August 2021 also in China.table. He has been an editor at China.Table since summer 2022.

Portraitfoto von Fabian Peltsch.
Credits: Fabian Peltsch

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LVR LandesMuseum

// Workshop II

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German Media’s Reporting on China: Exploring the Binary Nature, Challenges, and Solutions

With Qian Sun and Fabian Peltsch

German media often delivers a dualistic portrayal of China, steeped in negativity and marred by stereotypes, primarily highlighting human rights and environmental issues. This depiction, swayed by Eurocentric norms and domestic agendas, frequently omits China's complex social and cultural tapestry. Despite these challenges, certain exemplary journalistic works transcend these constraints, offering a more nuanced narrative. We endeavor to spotlight these efforts, discussing enhanced approaches to reporting on China.