At the National Congress this fall, Xi Jinping will run for a third term as President – a move Deng Xiaoping once tried to prevent. Deng feared excesses like those of Mao. Speaking with Michael Radunski, Eberhard Sandschneider explains what problems Xi Jinping has, what goals he is pursuing – and why he is more concerned about the United States in all of this.
By Michael Radunski
While Elon Musk's company is struggling with production problems, its Shenzhen-based competitor is setting new sales records – and the Covid lockdown of Shanghai is playing its part. But experts also see Tesla and BYD already on par technologically.
By Redaktion Table
The Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel account "I escaped a Chinese internment camp" tells the story of Zumrat Dawut, an Uyghur woman detained in Xinjiang. "Sometimes people have to see things to believe they're actually happening," Walter Hickey, a journalist involved in the project, tells China.Table.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's economy has been hit hard by the harsh Covid measures. Nevertheless, Beijing seems to stick to its growth target – and is resorting to old formulas.
By Redaktion Table
Climate change causes sea levels to rise all over the world. Of all places, the particularly prosperous metropolises on China's eastern coasts could be particularly affected. The government now focuses on greater protection for these cities.
By Ning Wang
There is nothing left of the détente following the Kim-Trump summit four years ago. The conflict between South and North Korea is heating up again – and the North is seeking closer contact with Beijing.
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Beijing has done a lot to clean up its financial sector in recent years. But authorities admit that there is still a lot to be done, especially at regional banks. The failed payment to private customers in Henan could be the beginning of further deterioration.
By Redaktion Table
German imports of raw materials from the People's Republic have not declined – despite appeals to reduce dependencies. It is difficult to turn away as long as prices are low and trade relations are reliable. Comparisons with Russian gas come to mind.
By Nico Beckert
After the riots over the weekend, Sri Lanka's government will resign. Many observers blame China for the South Asian country's biggest economic crisis. But this is not true. Even the accusation that Beijing has wrested its most important port from Sri Lanka is proving untenable.
By Frank Sieren
On Sunday, the conservative camp in Japan clearly won the election to the upper house. Now would be the opportunity for a heartfelt project: Amending the pacifist constitution to officially arm Japan. For China, this would be an almost unacceptable step.
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