At the conclusion of the People's Congress, the delegates approved trillions in new debt. The bulk of the money will continue to flow into infrastructure and industrial subsidies. This means that the fundamental shift towards more domestic consumption has once again failed to materialize.
By Jörn Petring
Russia is the largest market for Chinese cars outside the People's Republic. However, things will be challenging for Chinese car manufacturers in the future as the Russian government has started to push back against these exports.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Washington's trade policy drives Brussels into Beijing's arms – but genuine rapprochement looks different. China's overcapacity remains a problem, new trade defense proceedings are piling up, and no restart of the CAI investment agreement is in sight.
By Amelie Richter
From security guarantees and peacekeeping troops to rebuilding: China has signaled its willingness to mediate in the Ukraine conflict. However, this support is primarily based on strategic considerations.
By Angela Köckritz
Robot dogs could shape the future of warfare. That is why the Chinese state has been investing in private manufacturers of ground drones. Companies such as Unitree collaborate with the People's Liberation Army and are at the forefront of development.
By Fabian Peltsch
The People's Congress makes it clear: China is putting all its efforts into artificial intelligence. The risks only play a minor role in the global race for technological supremacy. Experts are alarmed.
By Leonardo Pape
Premier Li Qiang announced five percent growth for the second-largest economy. The bold forecast is based on several measures to increase domestic consumption, and German companies breathed a sigh of relief.
By Jörn Petring
China is massively arming itself to conquer Taiwan. US President Trump is puzzling over whether he would come to the island's aid. Beijing's nuclear weapons are intended to prevent the USA from doing so.
By Andreas Landwehr
China's targeted tariffs on US agricultural products such as soybeans, chicken and cotton show: The focus at the start of the People's Congress is not on Washington and a response to Trump – but on the domestic economy.
By Jörn Petring
Because the state holds control over the narrative, very few Chinese artists dare to reflect on Covid pandemic. Yet this traumatic period could use an outlet.
By Fabian Peltsch
