Employees posted to China will be treated the same as locals starting in 2022 – for example, they will lose the opportunity to receive tax-free rent subsidies. The chambers of commerce are protesting. Does China not care about losing further attractiveness?
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E-learning will remain a dynamic market even after the pandemic – especially in China, where the industry has been placed on the priority list of the 14th Five-Year Plan. In South Korea and Japan, e-learning has long been established, but China is catching up rapidly. In 2020, €6.5 billion were invested – more than in the past ten years combined. Industry leader Zuoyebang wants to go public in the US.
By Frank Sieren
Eberhard Sandschneider's criticism of "China bashing" on China.Table overlooks the fact that a totalitarian political change has taken place in the PRC under Xi Jinping. His demands for dialogue and cooperation sound plausible. However, under the conditions of "Document No. 9", there can be no open-ended intercultural dialogue with China.
By Redaktion Table
China is one of the largest markets for the global beverage industry. The sugary drinks of yesteryear have long since ceased to be box office hits. Western beverage manufacturers will have to adapt – and switch to healthier products. Genki Forest from Beijing shows how this can be done.
By Ning Wang
China and India have just ended months of skirmishes on their border. For decades they have distrusted and misunderstood each other. India is now cooperating more with the US in the Quad grouping – to Beijing's displeasure. But Delhi says this is far from an alliance. India has always insisted on strategic independence.
By Christiane Kuehl
Geely is China's largest car company. With its new brand Zeekr, the company now wants to attack the market for premium EVs. Company founder Li Shufu has already turned the industry on its head several times in his home country. With his group, he also holds around ten percent of the shares in Daimler.
By Redaktion Table