Beijing is also spreading its narratives on Western social media. Especially since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, disinformation campaigns aimed at showing China in a better light have increased on the web. The success, however, has been moderate, as observers note. Nevertheless, they warn of a potential tech dependency of the West.
Von Amelie Richter
A big step for the opening of China's financial markets: Shenzhen has become the first Chinese city to issue a bond to international investors. Until now, borrowing by Chinese municipalities has been an internal affair. Foreign participation could bring a new professionalism to local government financing. But it also ties the global financial market more closely to China – for better or worse.
Von Frank Sieren
China gehört den Zahlen nach international zu den großzügigsten Gebern von Entwicklungshilfe. Oder doch nicht? Eine Veranstaltung des Kieler Instituts für Weltwirtschaft (IfW) bringt hier neue Einsichten. Die Kredite haben oft keine besonders günstigen Konditionen. Außerdem herrscht Intransparenz. Selbst chinesische Beamte wissen oft nicht, welche Förderstelle welche Summen an welche Empfänger vergibt.
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