Dangerous parallels to 1989
Sinologist Marina Rudyak and Merics researcher Sophie Reiß analyze the latest speeches of the National People's Congress.
By Michael Radunski
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Sinologist Marina Rudyak and Merics researcher Sophie Reiß analyze the latest speeches of the National People's Congress.
By Michael Radunski
China's new foreign minister could have said a lot about the war in Ukraine regarding the peace plan. But he preferred to rant against the USA during his grand appearance at the People's Congress. Above all, however, he backed Moscow.
By Jörn Petring
While the German government considers Chinese network technology a security risk, Huawei stresses the satisfaction of its customers. In fact, geopolitical considerations play just as big a role in the debate as tangible technical risks. Wireless network operators in Germany, such as Telekom and O2, warn that they need time to make the switch.
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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
Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser plans to force network operators to remove Huawei components from their systems. The background is a new sensitivity to geopolitical risks. As a side effect, the relationship with China could deteriorate further.
By Michael Radunski
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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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
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 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