Our column “China Perspective” is written by authors from the People’s Republic of China. This week focuses on the myth of Zhou Enlai: why China’s most revered political figure to this day was at once a moderating statesman, Mao’s loyal executor, and a master of political staging.
By Redaktion Table
Our column “China Perspective” is written by authors from the People’s Republic of China. This week’s focus is on China’s distinctive annual rhythm: why the new year, the economy, and politics don’t truly shift into gear until after the “Two Sessions” in March.
By Redaktion Table
China recently approved the construction of ten new reactors. Now, emergency response will be improved.
By Emily Kossak
Almost all Chinese children go to pre-school from the age of three. The costs of such early childhood education are set to fall soon – initially in wealthy regions around Shanghai and Guangzhou.
By Emily Kossak
At the conclusion of the People's Congress, the delegates approved trillions in new debt. The bulk of the money will continue to flow into infrastructure and industrial subsidies. This means that the fundamental shift towards more domestic consumption has once again failed to materialize.
By Jörn Petring
More means to combat the sluggish growth: China's Central Bank plans to lower interest rates "at the appropriate time" and inject liquidity into the financial system. Experts remain skeptical.
By Marcel Grzanna
The People's Congress makes it clear: China is putting all its efforts into artificial intelligence. The risks only play a minor role in the global race for technological supremacy. Experts are alarmed.
By Leonardo Pape
China's chief diplomat used the big stage at the People's Congress to clearly show his very different views on the United States and Europe. The former are treated harshly, the latter receive a gift.
By Jörn Petring
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today we look at the latest signs that Xi Jinping has consolidated all power in the state.
By Experts Table.Briefings
There is a first response to the question of where the economic miracle announced at the National People's Congress should begin: The central bank publicly promises to lower interest rates.
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