Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article deals with the poor end-of-year mood in the population and the stock market – and a propaganda blunder.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The pessimistic forecasts for China's economy are only partially justified. In fact, in 2023, it performed better than expected. While achieving a growth rate of five percent won't be easy given the challenges, it is certainly feasible.
By Amelie Richter
Humor and the climate crisis are not mutually exclusive. Humor is not superficial, but can reveal the paradoxes and contradictions that we are all trapped in. The German prejudice that humor is just a distraction? Wrong. It is a way of gaining insight – especially in the climate crisis.
By Redaktion Table
The German government's budget decision widens the financing gap on the path to climate goals. For a successful energy transition, policy instruments need to be sharpened, new revenue sources explored and the debt brake reformed to ensure long-term investments.
By Redaktion Table
As a German-Chinese woman, it's not always easy for me to walk the line between the two worlds. I used to try to be a model migrant because of negative stereotypes. Today, I think I no longer have an educational responsibility. Integration is a difficult word for me.
By Fabian Peltsch
The approaching New Year is under the sign of the dragon. This mythical creature, a traditional symbol of China's strength, should actually be a favorite motif for cartoonists. But the leadership is doing everything in its power to prevent this.
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On the road to a sustainable future, green hydrogen is the European industry's beacon of hope. Dirk Niemeier, Director and Clean Hydrogen Solutions Lead at Strategy Germany, explains how companies can avoid supposed first-mover disadvantages.
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The Chinese government's deeply anti-cyclical stance is at odds with the growing risks of deflation. At the same time, innovation is being stifled by a barrage of regulations. The country risks getting trapped in a dead end.
By Experts Table.Briefings
On the road to a sustainable future, green hydrogen is the European industry's beacon of hope. Dirk Niemeier, Director and Clean Hydrogen Solutions Lead at Strategy Germany, explains how companies can avoid supposed first-mover disadvantages.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The departure of Diederik Samsom, the influential Chief of Staff to EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra and the former right-hand man of his predecessor Frans Timmermans, raises the question of how to proceed with the Green Deal after the European elections. His political influence extended beyond the borders of the European Commission.
By Claire Stam
