Tensions around Taiwan have intensified - which also has far-reaching consequences for the economy. The Global China Conversations of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy focus on Xi's motives for the focus on Taiwan and assess the current risks.
By Michael Radunski
At last October's Party Congress, Xi Jinping put security matters at the center of his policy. The issue now permeates all political domains. Security is even more important to Xi than economic development. The capability for conflict is increasing.
By Christiane Kuehl
The MG4 from the state-owned company SAIC is the first Chinese EV ever to pass the car tests of the German automobile association ADAC and Auto-Bild against a VW.
By Frank Sieren
During the pandemic, mass testing and lockdowns drove China's local governments to the brink of bankruptcy. Now, more and more public services are receiving budget cuts. Fear of cuts to medical services is now driving senior citizens to protest in the streets.
By Redaktion Table
