China is the world's largest emitter of methane, releasing nearly twice as much greenhouse gas as India and the United States. The government has yet to present its action plan to reduce methane emissions, which was announced to be completed by the end of 2022. It appears that energy and food security rank higher on Beijing's agenda.
By Nico Beckert
For a long time, China's economic growth knew only one direction: steadily upward. But the People's Republic has been struggling for some time with a series of complex challenges that call the current growth model into question. The crisis in the real estate sector, the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, conflicts with the United States and extremely high youth unemployment are weighing on consumption and putting pressure on imports and exports.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The Q2 2023 "Entrepreneurs' Survey" by the People’s Bank of China reflects entrepreneurs' expectations for current and future macroeconomic conditions. It shows dissatisfaction with the post-Covid economic recovery as well as uncertainties regarding a business-friendly policy environment.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Three years after the Security Law came into force, Hong Kong has placed bounties on exiles and one Australian citizen. The city is serious about its law, which is supposed to apply to the whole world. In conversation with China.Table, their reaction is relaxed.
By Marcel Grzanna
