China's banks grant new loans at record levels
At the beginning of 2024, China's state banks granted more new loans than ever. The aim is to boost the weak economy.
By Redaktion Table
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At the beginning of 2024, China's state banks granted more new loans than ever. The aim is to boost the weak economy.
By Redaktion Table
On the night from Friday to Saturday, the new lunar year began in China and for Chinese communities around the world. The Year of the Dragon, traditionally associated with high hopes, has succeeded the Year of the Rabbit.
By Christiane Kuehl
Beijing will continue to refrain from taking action against the attacks by the Yemeni Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, even though they also have economic disadvantages for China. The geostrategic component is more important in the government's plans.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Irish human rights lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher leads the international defense of imprisoned Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai. In an interview with Table.Media, she calls on the EU and Germany to hold China more accountable.
By Redaktion Table
German politicians welcome BASF's withdrawal from Xinjiang. And yet, there is criticism. Because the company reacted late. In order to avoid angering the Chinese leadership, BASF also stresses environmental reasons for its decision.
By Marcel Grzanna
Consumer prices have been falling for months. The government is challenged in the fight against deflation. The dilemma: interest rate cuts, which are intended to stimulate the economy, could accelerate currency devaluation.
By Redaktion Table
The German technology group has suffered a sharp decline in orders in the Digital Industries division, partly due to the economic situation in China. However, Siemens does not believe that its targets are at risk.
By Carolyn Braun
According to the Society for Threatened Peoples, Chinese authorities force around 80 percent of all Tibetan children into boarding schools. A hundred thousand four to six-year-olds are reportedly affected. Their identity is being taken away from them, the Society says.
By Felix Lee
Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article deals with the poor end-of-year mood in the population and the stock market – and a propaganda blunder.
By Experts Table.Briefings