After pressure from multiple sides, the controversial Confucius Institutes began to close in the US in 2020. More than 100 of the language and cultural institutions officially ceased their work in recent years. Now, it seems, some of them are back – just with a new name and a new look.
By Amelie Richter
The extreme drought that plagues China this summer causes severe pressure on its electricity system, especially in regions heavily relying on hydropower like Sichuan. In combination with the challenges of the economic slowdown, this leads to growing concerns that China might backpedal on its decarbonization ambitions, restart coal production and prioritize coal power infrastructure. However, the electricity generation data during the first half of 2022 shows China is still, slowly but steadily, increasing the ratio of renewable energy in its power mix.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Beijing no longer allows its solvent middle class to leave the country. Vacations abroad have thus become a distant dream for the Chinese – the once most popular destinations are already feeling the effects.
By Redaktion Table