China (English)

At the expensive end of the value chain

China is deeply integrated into and participated in the global chains of value creation. However, the nature of China’s integration has significantly changed over time: China has steadily increased its value contribution to export to third countries while gradually reducing the reliance on foreign value-add in immediate goods imports. This is by design: China’s top leadership has the ambition to maintain this trajectory, creating more global leverage through trade.​

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Blockchain technology undergoing further testing in pilot zones

By Amelie Richter

EU instrument against economic coercion is insufficient

By Amelie Richter

Xue Yinxian – exiled doping whistleblower

By Redaktion Table

Covid alert for more and more Beijing citizens

By Michael Radunski

Business environment: easier market entry, but 'buy local' and stricter monitoring

China will selectively improve market access to keep attracting foreign investment. But “buy local” preferences will continue in sectors that China’s government sees as strategic to national security. Once in the market, companies will be bound even tighter to strictly follow China’s market rules as the government rolls out more data-driven market governance tools.​​

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Dessert 01.02.2022

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20th Party Congress: changes in Xi Jinping's wake

The 20th party congress in fall 2022 will see some major personnel shakeups in China’s central political system. Xi will likely receive a third term. A generational change is underway, as about half of the Central Committee members have hit the age ceiling for nomination. Before this political transition is done, don’t expect policy surprises. But do watch out for the themes highlighted in the post-congress presidential speech. ​

By Redaktion Table

'Common Prosperity': Focus on improved worker benefits and social welfare​

Common prosperity will guide the Chinese government's policies towards a more equal society. China is expected to issue substantial policies improving workers’ benefits and providing more comprehensive social welfare while strengthening prosecution of illegal incomes of the wealthy. In 2022, the negative short-term effects for businesses caused by higher labor costs might dominate, but a growing middle-class with high purchasing power can create a new customer base in the long term. ​

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Cybersecurity: Focus on a more digital economy

Enforcement of cyber and data security regulations will further ramp up in 2022 and beyond as China prepares for launching its digital economy into a higher orbit. While China moves along its digital path, it also fortifies its regulatory framework, creating significant compliance and operational challenges that companies need to be keenly aware of.​​

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