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Premier-designate Li Qiang: The enforcer
The premier-designate of the People’s Republic of China and the Party leader for life already came very close in the past. A nearly 20-year-old photo shows Li Qiang and Xi Jinping side by side in front of the cliffs of Nanji Island. The island is located off the coast of Zhejiang, where the two politicians […] continue reading →
Xi’s loyalist Politburo
The CP's power center, the Politburo Standing Committee, is now staffed exclusively by Xi loyalists. The final day was overshadowed by an incident surrounding the 79-year-old former Party leader Hu Jintao: The frail-looking Hu was escorted out of the hall shortly after the start of the meeting – for unknown reasons. continue reading →
CP Congress: who will move up – who must go?
Xi Jinping will be elected as the CP leader for the third time at the upcoming congress, that much seems certain. But below the General Secretary, there is a struggle for positions: A generational change is imminent, which could also allow insights into the CP's internal power structure. continue reading →
More growth: Li Keqiang obliges provinces
Li Keqiang admitted during a speech in Shenzhen that China is facing significant economic challenges. In the second quarter, the country had to fight “shocks beyond expectations,” China’s premier said at a meeting with local government representatives in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen. “Now is the most critical moment for economic recovery,” Li added.In […] continue reading →
The catastrophic police data leak has consequences
The Shanghai police have apparently been incredibly careless with citizens' data. China's government now wants to enforce existing laws more strictly. After all, the incident shows: The authorities may be collecting data like crazy, but in some cases, they are astonishingly careless. continue reading →
Premier Li warns of new power crisis
China’s Premier Li Keqiang recently warned of a new power crisis in the summer. Even without new economic growth, there could be shortages, Li said on a major conference call late last week. According to reports, just over 100,000 cadres had joined the call to be briefed on the economic challenges resulting from the Covid […] continue reading →
Li wants to boost the economy
In the face of geopolitical and health crises, the Chinese government wants to support the economy. Premier Li Keqiang announced the use of new measures to give the economy a boost. “Existing measures should be enforced as soon as possible,” Li said, according to a State Council statement released on Friday. “We should study new […] continue reading →
Li Keqiang resigns – who will step into Xi’s shadow?
The big shake-up begins: At the closing press conference of the National People's Congress, Premier Li Keqiang announced that he will step down in the fall. But one person is sure to stay: state and party leader Xi Jinping. The chances are high that his successor will stand in Xi's shadow. Who are the potential candidates? continue reading →
China’s inflation fears
Prices in China are climbing. The prices for Spinach alone saw an increase of 160 percent. Many people worry that food could become scarce. And in some places, panic buying has already started. And the government's attempts to calm people's fears are failing. Foreign companies in China are also affected. continue reading →
Li: economy still under pressure
China’s economy “faces new downward pressure,” China’s Premier Li Keqiang said during a visit to the market regulator ministry. The government needs to cut taxes and fees to solve the problems for small and medium-sized businesses, Li said, according to Bloomberg. The premier did not provide details on the causes of the downward pressure or […] continue reading →
Between coal and climate protection: China ahead of COP26
Shortly before the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow kicks off, the global energy crisis is hitting China particularly hard. The government is ramping up coal-fired power generation following blackouts across the country. At the same time, President Xi is announcing a massive program for solar and wind. How much longer is China able to rely on both – and still reach carbon neutrality by 2060? That will be one of the key questions of the climate conference. continue reading →
Merkel and Li discuss economy and climate protection
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and China’s Premier Li Keqiang discussed German-Chinese economic relations in a video conference on Monday. During their talk, they also discussed closer cooperation in climate protection and power. Further cooperation within the framework of the G20 group of states and in the fight against the Covid pandemic was also discussed, a […] continue reading →
Henan forecasts new storms
The central Chinese province of Henan is threatened by continued extreme rainfall. Yesterday, the provincial weather bureau issued a severe weather warning of the highest level for the megacities of Xinxiang, Anyang, Hebi and Jiaozuo in northern Henan. Tens of thousands of people were evacuated. Anyang has seen precipitation over 600 millimeters since Monday. In […] continue reading →
Talks in times of sanctions
Sino-German Government Consultations: The recently imposed entry bans on parliamentarians and academics should be the occasion for clear words from Berlin, politicians, and experts demand. Anything else would be a sign of weakness – and thus not a good negotiating tactic. continue reading →
Merkel’s Beijing trip with Wirecard in tow
When the Chancellor goes to China, she represents only the most important concerns of Germany and Europe to the highest leadership. How did a conman make it onto her speaking list, and what role did the Roeller couple and a man named Michael Papageorgiou play? continue reading →
China still needs expansionary economic policy
Instead of six percent, China's economy could grow by over eight percent this year. But exports are unlikely to drive growth as strongly as last year. Private households are not expected to provide an immense growth boost either. To compensate for the lack of aggregate demand, the central bank will have to put more money into infrastructure. continue reading →
Pressure from Beijing: Alibaba places services on Tencent’s platform
They are arch-rivals and seal off their platforms from each other: China's tech giants Alibaba and Tencent. But now Beijing is getting serious about the fight against digital monopolies. For better or worse, the two will have to cooperate. Alibaba made the first step and now applied for a mini-program on Tencent's mega app WeChat for its online store Taobao Deals. What does Beijing's action mean for the private platform economy in the People's Republic? continue reading →
Property prices rising rapidly
The prices of houses and apartments in China have recorded the strongest increase in six months in February. This was reported by the Chinese statistics office in Beijing on Monday. According to the report, property prices in China’s 70 largest cities increased by 0.36 percent compared to January. They had already risen by 0.28 percent […] continue reading →