The 7.2 percent increase in the budget provided for in the draft budget is indeed hefty. However, the increase is of a similar magnitude to previous years.
By Jörn Petring
At the start of the People's Congress, outgoing Premier Li promised that China's economy is expected to grow by "around five percent" this year. The positive surprise: mild words on Taiwan. The bad news: coal is on the rise again.
By Frank Sieren
At the National People's Congress (NPC), China announced a significant strengthening of its own capabilities in high technology. One focus here is the semiconductor industry, which is suffering under US sanctions and is now becoming more independent. In an interview with Finn Mayer-Kuckuk, Doris Fischer, a Professor of Economics, explains the prospects for the success of China's industrial policy.
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Millions of Uyghurs are integrated into Xinjiang's economy through government job programs. They often work far away from their hometowns. This results in families being torn apart and children losing touch with their culture. Volkswagen rejects accusations of participating in this system.
By Marcel Grzanna
The charter flight program of the German Chamber of Commerce Abroad was a lifeline for the German economy during the pandemic. Almost ten thousand passengers traveled with it. The program is coming to an end this weekend.
By Jörn Petring
Mao once adopted his concept of "criticism and self-criticism" from the Soviet Union. In China, it applies to almost all officials – except the very top. Like Mao, Xi himself does not practice it very much.
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