More and more countries wish to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. This is primarily due to China. After initial reservations, the People's Republic wants to shape the SCO into a geopolitical factor. Beijing would benefit tremendously from this.
By Michael Radunski
Hong Kong is home to many multinational and German companies. As a bridgehead to China, but also for the region, the city is very attractive. But for the past few months, people have been wondering more and more about Hong Kong's future. Will the city manage to gain significance, or will the metropolis take a back seat to locations on the Mainland?
By Ning Wang
According to Article 1 of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China, all relations with the world are managed by the Communist Party and, as far as possible, are subject to the CP agenda. Ralph Weber from the University of Basel, therefore, calls for more transparency when cooperating directly with institutions from the Chinese party-state.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today an expert on economic reporting reflects is trust and distrust in China's economic figures.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China is unable to feed itself. Farmland is scarce, and this year's drought and heat are destroying parts of the grain harvest. But Chinese corporations have been investing in global food supply chains for years. With consequences for global market prices.
By Christiane Kuehl