US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has been struggling with problems in the People's Republic for some time because its new 737 Max is still not permitted to operate there. The crash of the 737-800 now makes matters even worse.
By Redaktion Table
China's authorities warn of a poor harvest. Extreme weather resulting from climate change has hit agriculture. However, the People's Republic has built up large stockpiles. Under certain circumstances, the country could even release supplies to aid poorer countries. However, the country's own supply clearly has priority.
By Nico Beckert
Putin's war is driving American, European and Chinese chip production into a dangerous bottleneck: Ukraine supplies about half of the world's neon. Even in China, the second-largest producer of neon, prices have risen 900 percent since the start of the war. Putin is now able to negotiate with the West: cutting-edge chips in exchange for neon.
By Frank Sieren
Evergrande has run out of money – that much is clear. The company cannot even present its annual balance sheet. This process shows: Large corporate bankruptcies often do not end with bankruptcy proceedings. Especially in China, an agonizingly long phase of denial of reality usually follows instead.
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Russia is not the only problematic partner for China. North Korea is also stirring up trouble with a never-ending series of missile tests. Beijing needs Pyongyang and therefore must continue to defend Kim's actions.
By Christiane Kuehl
Global demand for liquefied natural gas has spiked due to Russia's assault on Ukraine. Forecasts predict that China will become the largest importer in 2022. On the global market, the People's Republic is thus a direct competitor to Germany. But China is much better prepared for the new fight for LNG.
By Ning Wang
Cause of crash unknown: A China Eastern airline Boeing crashed into a mountainous forest in Guangxi. Rescue teams have only found debris. The crash was unusually sudden: The plane dropped at full speed from the sky and hit the ground almost vertically.
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How long can China keep up its balancing act in the Ukraine conflict? Pressure is growing on Beijing to finally pick a side. But China is still trying to maintain a kind of pro-Russian neutrality by any means necessary.
By Christiane Kuehl
The advocates of decoupling from global events have suffered a setback. The faction that advocates greater internationalization is suddenly calling the shots in the party again. The clearest sign of the trend is the green light given by Vice Premier Liu He to foreign IPOs. These had previously faced opposition from the faction of autarky-minded nationalists last year. Now, first companies are daring to return to the international trading floor.
By Frank Sieren
Cars are becoming more and more digital. Profits are now being made with software. What is becoming a huge problem for traditional car brands is an opportunity for high-tech groups. They are gaining a foothold in the automotive industry. Alibaba is the latest prime example.
By Christian Domke Seidel
