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Paris, France February 14, 2023 - A veil of pollution covers the city near the Eiffel Tower. In less than a week, it is the second time that the thresholds of alert to the fine particles pollution are exceeded in Paris and its region, in particular because of a cold weather and of very weak winds. POLLUTION ATMOSPHERIQUE, ILLUSTRATION, PIC DE POLLUTION, HORIZON, PANORAMA, VUE DE PARIS, MONUMENT, TOUR EIFFEL, TOURISME, SMOG, MALADIES RESPIRATOIRES, QUALITE DE L AIR, AIRPARIF, PARTICULES FINES, POLLUANT ATMOSPHERIQUE, VIE PARISIENNE, SKYLINE, CITYSCAPE, PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xVincentxIsorex

France attracts Chinese travelers with cheaper visas

With the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of tourists from the People's Republic of China in France has declined sharply. This is now supposed to change: Thanks to new visa offices and lower fees.

By Carolyn Braun

HUAIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 06: Aerial view of Evergrande Metropolis or Evergrande Mingdu housing complex on December 6, 2021 in Huaian, Jiangsu Province of China. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xVCGx CFP111360592090

Provinces prop up fragile banks

Last year, China increased aid for regional banks and issued earmarked bonds worth a record 28 billion euros to stabilize small lenders in the real estate crisis.

By Redaktion Table

Change of heart after Tencent crash

Shortly before Christmas, shares of Tencent and other online games companies plummeted. This was due to the unexpected introduction of stricter regulations. However, after the sell-off on the stock exchange, Beijing has now changed course.

By Jörn Petring

On confrontation course in the South China Sea

The situation in the South China Sea intensifies. The USA plans to rebuild a military base, and the Philippines is upgrading its military infrastructure. China warns of a serious miscalculation and carries out patrols.

By Michael Radunski

Yi Fuxian

China's economic engine is running out of fuel

China is hoping for an economic upswing in the upcoming Year of the Dragon. Forecasts from experts suggest that China's economy will be many times larger in 2030 than it is now. However, the assessment of growth potential is based on deeply flawed predictions.

By Redaktion Table