Germany's departure from the previous cornerstone of its defense policy is raising eyebrows in Beijing. Will the turning point proclaimed by Chancellor Scholz also be felt in the Asia-Pacific region? Germany's China strategy could change fundamentally.
By Redaktion Table
Russia's invasion of Ukraine also affects China's energy policy. In the short term, China could increase its imports of Russian coal and gas. But the People's Republic will not allow itself to become dependent on Russia – because China is striving for energy security, as the National People's Congress once again illustrated. A resurgence of coal is likely.
By Nico Beckert
What remains of the climate pledges made by the Olympic and Paralympic host? Above all, Zhangjiakou's green power network. It supplies power to all sports venues and, according to experts, could become a model for all of China.
By Christiane Kuehl
On the sidelines of the National People's Congress, China's foreign minister made clear which side China backs in the Russia-Ukraine conflict: The friendship with Russia remains rock solid. And yet, as always, Wang Yi leaves a back door ajar.
By Michael Radunski
Didi Kirsten Tatlow is a Senior Fellow at the Asia Program at the German Council on Foreign Relations. She has co-edited and co-authored a book, “China’s Quest for Foreign Technology: Beyond Espionage” that reveals Beijing's legal and illegal hunt for foreign technology. In an interview with China.Table, Tatlow urges the West to step up its determination to finally better protect innovations from Chinese takeovers. At stake, she says, is nothing less than our open form of society.
By Marcel Grzanna
On Saturday, China's Premier Li Keqiang presented his work report. The general focus of China's policy for the next twelve months is clear: more market economy and innovation with lower taxes. The focus is also on improving the education system. In addition, regions are to be assigned more budgetary responsibility, while the central government is to compensate for regional imbalances. Domestic consumption and international trade are to be strengthened in the meantime.
By Frank Sieren
China is increasing its military spending more than in previous years. This is because Beijing sees itself confronted with a tense neighborhood. But that does not stop China's leadership from making clear threats of its own.
By Michael Radunski
Although China is showing great resilience, it has lowered its growth target to 5.5 percent. In times of war and sanctions, there are simply no winners. The strong tendency toward autarky at the current People's Congress is also bad news for German companies. The recently highly praised strategy of dual circulation, on the other hand, was not mentioned at all.
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It is Beijing's biggest annual political event: More than 2,000 delegates form the plenum of the National People's Congress (NPC), which convenes starting Saturday. It is the stage for major policy decisions and key draft laws. The prime minister's speech provides clues about the focus of China's future policies. Xuewu Gu, Chair of Political Science at the University of Bonn, explains to Christiane Kuehl why economic policy will be again at the heart of the People's Congress – despite the tense situation.
By Christiane Kuehl
A report suggests that there was collusion between Moscow and Beijing in advance of the war on Ukraine. Chinese officials allegedly asked Russian counterparts to delay their attack until the Winter Olympics were over. China rejects this as a false accusation. The delayed evacuation of Chinese nationals in Ukraine also raises questions. Some points speak for, some against Beijing's complicity.
By Amelie Richter
