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New Premier gives companies hope

At his first press conference as the new Premier, Li Qiang lived up to his reputation as a pragmatist with a strong business focus. He strikes a conciliatory note towards the United States. But he does not want to hear anything about mistakes made during the Covid pandemic.

Von Jörn Petring

News

Financial watchdogs face pay cut

The planned reorganization of China's financial regulators could lead to drastic salary cuts for some officials. As the business magazine Caixin reported on Thursday, citing anonymous sources, the salaries of financial supervisors are to be brought into line with those of other civil servants.

Von Newsdesk

Feature

Dangerous parallels to 1989

Sinologist Marina Rudyak and Merics researcher Sophie Reiß analyze the latest speeches of the National People's Congress.

Von Michael Radunski

News

CP chief in Hubei steps down

The political shuffling within the Chinese Communist Party continues: Ying Yong, Party Secretary in the province of Hubei province, has resigned from his post "for reasons of age," state officials announced. Ying, a Xi Jinping loyalist, turns 65 this year, reaching the usual retirement age for provincial officials.

Von Amelie Richter

Feature

Li Keqiang resigns – who will step into Xi's shadow?

The big shake-up begins: At the closing press conference of the National People's Congress, Premier Li Keqiang announced that he will step down in the fall. But one person is sure to stay: state and party leader Xi Jinping. The chances are high that his successor will stand in Xi's shadow. Who are the potential candidates?

Von Frank Sieren

News

Taiwan reunification law proposed

A member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (PCC) has proposed a law to promote the "reunification" with Taiwan. It would mandate state institutions to work toward the island's "return to the motherland." The proposal was put forward by MP Zhang Lianqi.

Von Finn Mayer-Kuckuk

Opinion

The two sessions: Do not rock the boat in the middle of a storm

At the so-called "two sessions", China's National People's Congress wants to prove that the People's Republic will not allow itself to be swayed off its long-term course, despite a turbulent global situation. The challenges are numerous. And so are the contradictions in domestic and foreign policy.

Von Redaktion

Feature

Green power for all from Zhangjiakou

What remains of the climate pledges made by the Olympic and Paralympic host? Above all, Zhangjiakou's green power network. It supplies power to all sports venues and, according to experts, could become a model for all of China.

Von Christiane Kühl

Feature

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.

Von Finn Mayer-Kuckuk

Feature

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.

Von Michael Radunski

Feature

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.

Von Frank Sieren