Since 2022, more than 100 military figures have fallen victim to Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s purges. Now he is urging the armed forces to demonstrate political loyalty.
By Ning Wang
After Chinese bank accounts at chipmaker Nexperia were frozen, Beijing is warning of “new conflicts.” The commerce ministry is placing the blame on the Dutch headquarters.
By Ning Wang
There are still no signs of tangible support from Beijing for the regime in Tehran. For China, relations with Washington currently matter more. Foreign Minister Wang Yi stresses the hard work being done to keep ties with the US on track. The question is where China’s red lines lie.
By Leonardo Pape
China has published the draft of its 15th Five-Year Plan. Its climate ambitions are lower than in the previous five-year period. At the same time, however, the People’s Republic wants to establish new green drivers of growth.
By Nico Beckert
Our column “China Perspective” is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's edition warns against taking all the figures from the National People's Congress at face value. There is often more to them than meets the eye.
By Redaktion Table
The Five-Year Plan also includes socially relevant plans for the future. These reflect China’s nationalistic ambitions.
By Redaktion Table
Beijing wants to stimulate the economy with a “proactive fiscal policy.” The 15th Five-Year Plan relies on a range of instruments. The public budget is climbing to a record high.
By Marcel Grzanna
China’s new Five-Year Plan envisages greater influence on international rules and the expansion of cultural presence. At the same time, exports are set to continue growing and new markets are to be tapped.
By Amelie Richter
China’s new Five-Year Plan focuses on technological development. Industrial automation, technological independence and future industries are at the heart of economic policy.
By Leonardo Pape
