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Jörn Petring

German companies expect challenging times

According to a survey by the AHK, German companies see the economic situation in China continuing to face pressure. The increasing competition from Chinese companies also complicates business. Nevertheless, companies remain resilient.

Von Jörn Petring

April 25, 2021, Fuyang, Anhui, China: A newborn baby is seen being fed on a bottle in the ward of the hospital neonatal care center..The results of the seventh national census of China will be released soon, and some institutions predict that the birth rate will be lower than the death rate for the first time. Fuyang China - ZUMAs197 20210425_zaa_s197_003 Copyright: xSheldon Cooperx

Declining birth rate overshadows dubious growth figure

China's population is shrinking even faster than the previous year. The alarmingly declining birth rate cast a shadow over the release of economic data. Analysts, in any case, consider the 5.2 percent economic growth to be inflated.

Von Jörn Petring

Change of heart after Tencent crash

Shortly before Christmas, shares of Tencent and other online games companies plummeted. This was due to the unexpected introduction of stricter regulations. However, after the sell-off on the stock exchange, Beijing has now changed course.

Von Jörn Petring

Specialized ship to drill into the Earth's mantle

China has unveiled a new drilling ship named "Mengxiang" (Dream) with a unique mission: For the first time in human history, it aims to reach the Earth's mantle. This endeavor is part of an international race into the depths.

Von Jörn Petring