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China's Central Bank: A shadow of its former self?

China's economy is often in the spotlight due to acute structural problems. However, hardly any attention is paid to the weakness of its central bank. Without genuine authority over monetary policy, global confidence in the renminbi suffers considerably.

By Amelie Richter

Feature

Energy transition: How China's EVs could serve as power storage

Bi-directional charging allows EV batteries to feed their electricity into the grid. The Chinese government sees this enormous storage potential as a building block for the country's energy transition. But there are obstacles.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Uiguren Xinjiang
News

Xinjiang: EU demands release of Uyghur scientist Ilham Tohti

Ten years ago, Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti was sentenced to life in prison. A verdict that, according to Human Rights Watch, has "no basis in reality." The EU reiterates its call for his immediate release.

By Marcel Grzanna

News

Asia Power Index: How the USA secures its influence in Asia

A recent study by the Australian Lowy Institute shows that the USA is still the most influential power in Asia. It is followed by China, which is catching up fast, particularly in the military sphere.

By Michael Radunski