In China, too, there is hardly a political topic as emotionally discussed as the high housing and rental prices. The new Five-Year Plan addresses the issue and promises more affordable housing. Despite rapidly rising prices, the burst of a bubble is considered unlikely. Beijing is too worried that social unrest could occur in such a case.
By Redaktion Table
The US gaming platform Steam was launched in China a few weeks ago. With a dramatically slimmed-down supply. Although China has the largest market and the world's largest gaming company, the hobby is unpopular with the authorities and subject to a variety of restrictions. Foreign companies, meanwhile, run afoul of their Western buyers when they bend to Chinese regulations and restrict gamers' freedom of expression.
By Redaktion Table
The city has an additional €850 million at its disposal from an unnamed source to enforce the new security law. What the money will be used for became clear on Monday when a large police contingent accompanied the hearing of 47 opposition members in Hong Kong.
By Marcel Grzanna
There are many indications of a new technology giant emerging in China. The merger of two giant state-owned enterprises is expected to reduce dependence on the US, Japan and Taiwan for chips, surveillance and military technology. Among other things, CETC and Potevio supply the security forces with drones or AI cameras and dominate the production of semiconductors.
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With its 14th Five-Year Plan, China aims for more independence from foreign countries and at the same time attempts to open its markets more; it wants to invest more and at the same time save more. What sounds contradictory has a method and brings opportunities for Germany and Europe.
By Frank Sieren
In its 14th Five-Year Plan, Beijing clarifies: Foreign actions regarding Hong Kong and Taiwan are not desired. Brussels expects protectionist guidelines but also recognizes fields for possible cooperation. A progress report by EU foreign affairs envoy Josep Borrell on relations with China is expected for the EU Council meeting at the end of this month.
By Amelie Richter
Italy has recently been considered an unsteady partner – not only for Brussels but also in Beijing. With regard to China, the government in Rome has undergone a 180-degree turnaround in just two years: At the end of 2018, the relationship was relatively close, then a "transatlantic conversion" took place, which is now being continued by Draghi. This is also affecting the implementation of BRI projects. In this series, China.Table reports on the relations of all EU member states with China.
By Amelie Richter
Even if the World Bank now applies a different standard to China and poverty in the most populous country is still far from being overcome, the Chinese leadership has achieved a great deal in the fight against poverty. The goal of urbanizing the rural population is now to give way to revitalizing rural regions.
By Felix Lee
This year's National People's Congress begins next Friday in Beijing. The focus will be on adopting the guidelines for the 14th Five-Year Plan. The main issues are the dual-circulation strategy, the goals for China's innovative capacity and technological independence, and the achievement of social targets and now also increasingly of climate goals. China.Table will analyze topics in concrete terms by Friday.
By Nico Beckert
The Chinese company CATL is the world market leader in EV batteries. In its home market of China, its market share is just under 50 percent. The Chinese are currently building their first plant outside China in Erfurt. According to a report, German engineers have also played a role in the rapid rise of the Chinese supplier. In a very short time, they brought CATL "to a respectable technological level."
By Redaktion Table
