Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is dedicated to the many benefits that civil servants enjoy in China. But everything comes at a price.
By Experts Table.Briefings
At the Xiangshan Forum, China as host concentrated on presenting its broadly defined Global Security Initiative (GSI). The absence of Western states and the passage of German ships through the Taiwan Strait also sent different signals than intended.
By Amelie Richter
Beijing has changed the methodology for calculating youth unemployment. However, this certainly does not eliminate the problem. The consequences may not only inhibit productivity and growth in China, but also impact youth labor markets worldwide.
By Amelie Richter
The one-child policy has changed many aspects of China, a country in which the bonds of the extended family have always played a large role. The population is declining dramatically, leading to a multitude of problems. Calculations suggest that the country will no longer be a nation of billions by the end of this century.
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China is the world's largest emitter of CO2 and the largest investor in renewable energies. The huge solar and wind energy expansion in particular is shifting the balance.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is dedicated to Xi Jinping's views on education and the Party's whitewashing of history.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China's manufacturing sector was largely based on the large number of migrant workers and high US demand. However, the USA is increasingly isolating itself from China. And the Chinese manufacturing industry is threatened with decline.
By Felix Lee
Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is dedicated to the legacy of former head of state Deng Xiaoping and why Xi is probably reluctant to commemorate him.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China has been vying for the top spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List for years. Beijing's imperial north-south axis has now been included – and with it, Tiananmen Square and Mao's mausoleum. Yet the Great Helmsman had once demolished the historic city.
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The dean of the National School of Development, Yiping Huang, believes that economic reforms in China can only be realized if Beijing reins in its local governments with determination and clever policy-making.
By Redaktion Table
