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Tencent: A key player in the Metaverse

Even US experts agree that no other company is better prepared for the Metaverse than China's tech giant Tencent. The company boasts numerous building blocks that would make success in the new digital world more likely. On top of that, it is backed by a government that understands the opportunities presented by Metaverse technology, including the CCPs' own goals.

By Frank Sieren

Stephen S. Roach

China's growth sacrifices have only just begun

For four decades, rapid economic growth was the prime imperative of China's communist leaders. President Xi Jinping, by contrast, is prepared to forego growth in the interest of cementing the Party's political power and pursuing his Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.

By Experts Table.Briefings

China Dürre Regen Silberiodid

'Rain theft' worries Asian neighbors

China is the undisputed world champion in artificial rainmaking. Capacities are constantly being expanded to mitigate at least the worst consequences of climate change. Neighboring countries fear that they will be deprived of urgently needed rain.

By Redaktion Table