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BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2022: China s Premier Li Keqiang front delivers his report during an annual meeting of the Chinese National People s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square. The meeting set to last until March 11, Chinese lawmakers will receive Premier Keqiang s regular report to sum up the past year as well as outline 2022 for the government and approve the budget. Artyom Ivanov/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY TS126928
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Li's priorities: growth, domestic market, high-tech

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

BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 01: Military vehicles march during a parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People s Republic of China on October 1, 2019 in Beijing, China. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xVCGx CFP111252085757
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China's military gets a significant boost

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

220305 -- BEIJING, March 5, 2022 -- The fifth session of the 13th National People s Congress NPC opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2022. Leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan attended the opening meeting of the fifth session of the 13th NPC, and Li Zhanshu presided over the meeting. TWO SESSIONSCHINA-BEIJING-NPC-ANNUAL SESSION-OPENING CN JuxPeng PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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Stability for Xi – despite war, Covid and Evergrande

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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CO2 price crash in the ETS: causes and impact

The price per ton of CO2 in the Emissions Trading System (ETS) has fallen by around 30 percent since the start of the war in Ukraine. However, the war seems to be only the trigger for the price crash. The longer-term causes lie elsewhere.

By Lukas Knigge

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Sanctions against Russian oligarchs are difficult to implement

The European Union wants to freeze the assets of oligarchs close to the Kremlin. The list of sanctioned businessmen is growing. But this will not be easy, as the example of Luxembourg shows: many of the billionaires have financial constructions there that often serve as a link to companies in Cyprus.

By Redaktion Table

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Was Beijing informed?

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

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'There will be no unequivocal support for Putin's war'

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

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'The invasion of Ukraine overshadows the Paralympics'

It could have been Beijing's second chance after the Winter Olympics failed to deliver the desired image boost. But the Paralympics are completely overshadowed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, says Mark Dreyer, sports journalist and book author. The day before the opening of the Beijing Olympics, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) excluded Russia and Belarus from participating. Ning Wang spoke with Dreyer.

By Ning Wang

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Macron benefits in election campaign

France's President Emmanuel Macron had tried in vain to avoid a war in Ukraine. But that did not hurt him. Many of his opponents in the current election campaign, on the other hand, are having trouble explaining themselves.

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