China plans to gradually raise its statutory retirement age and ease pension budget pressures, as many provinces face deficits. The move aims to address the financial strain on the system and the challenges of an aging population.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The EU's still somewhat vague Global Gateway Initiative is slowly taking shape. The corresponding investments are to be secured via the EFSD+ fund. However, this is still not a significant achievement.
By Arne Schütte
Following the devastating floods in many parts of the country in recent weeks, the Chinese leadership has pledged more aid for agriculture and called on local governments to step up their disaster prevention efforts.
By Felix Lee
The Chinese start-up Xpeng is lending a hand to the large, long-established Volkswagen Group. The platform cooperation is said to be extensive. But can it really increase market share in China's highly competitive EV segment?
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In October, an important energy pipeline between Finland and Estonia was cut. The Chinese freighter NewNew Polar Bear was suspected.
By Fabian Peltsch
The largest unmanned transport drone from Chinese manufacturer Tengden has completed its maiden flight. In the future, drones will not only transport freight, but also people to their destinations.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's central bank has extended a program for green investments. The aim is to promote to support carbon-reduction projects by companies to the end of 2027.
By Michael Radunski
The appeal against the conviction of media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six other pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong has been rejected. This shows how severely the National Security Law curtails freedom of expression in Hong Kong.
By Michael Radunski
Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article calls for sympathy for China's athletes, who were unjustly labeled as doping athletes at the Olympic Games in Paris.
By Redaktion Table
