One year after the Beijing Winter Olympics, things have gone quiet around China's winter sports ambitions. Only rarely do athletes from the country appear in the spotlight. The focus seems to be on a handful of disciplines that offer a chance of success.
By Christiane Kuehl
In the race for future technologies, access to raw materials like lithium, manganese or cobalt is crucial for competitors. While Europe is focusing on sustainability with a supply chain law, China is foregoing minimum social or green standards for extraction.
By Redaktion Table
At the National People's Congress (NPC), China announced a significant strengthening of its own capabilities in high technology. One focus here is the semiconductor industry, which is suffering under US sanctions and is now becoming more independent. In an interview with Finn Mayer-Kuckuk, Doris Fischer, a Professor of Economics, explains the prospects for the success of China's industrial policy.
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At the start of the People's Congress, outgoing Premier Li promised that China's economy is expected to grow by "around five percent" this year. The positive surprise: mild words on Taiwan. The bad news: coal is on the rise again.
By Frank Sieren
The 7.2 percent increase in the budget provided for in the draft budget is indeed hefty. However, the increase is of a similar magnitude to previous years.
By Jörn Petring
The charter flight program of the German Chamber of Commerce Abroad was a lifeline for the German economy during the pandemic. Almost ten thousand passengers traveled with it. The program is coming to an end this weekend.
By Jörn Petring
Millions of Uyghurs are integrated into Xinjiang's economy through government job programs. They often work far away from their hometowns. This results in families being torn apart and children losing touch with their culture. Volkswagen rejects accusations of participating in this system.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Belarusian President did not travel to Beijing as Putin's envoy; on the contrary, he wanted to show independence. Nevertheless, the visit does not look good for China.
By Jörn Petring
China is expected to fall back into old habits at this weekend's People's Congress and fire up the real estate market to create growth. But investing in even more concrete will only add to the mountains of debt.
By Felix Lee
China has approved more new coal-fired power plants in 2022 than at any time in the last seven years. Are the international climate targets at risk? Chinese peculiarities such as low utilization of power plants and the rapid expansion of renewables give a reason for hope. But some risks to the climate remain.
By Nico Beckert
