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.
By Jörn Petring
As numerous shipping companies avoid the route through the Gulf of Aden due to concerns about attacks by Houthi rebels, a Chinese enterprise steps in to address the gap.
By Marcel Grzanna
While China's Premier Li Qiang advocates international cooperation in Davos, a Merics survey reveals that trust in China's willingness for a pragmatic approach with the West is low. Taiwan remains a significant concern.
By Marcel Grzanna
In an effort to boost its foreign business, the Chinese state-owned automaker SAIC is expanding its overseas operations by purchasing 14 transport ships, laying the foundation for increased export figures.
By Marcel Grzanna
Benjamin Creutzfeldt is head of the Confucius Institute in Leipzig. His interest in Chinese art even led him to set up his own porcelain workshop in Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province. He would like to see more breadth in the debate about the institutes.
By Redaktion Table
China expert Reinhard Buetikofer is calling for more German engagement with Taiwan. In an interview with Felix Lee and Michael Radunski, the Green Party EU Parliamentarian explains how to stabilize the situation and prevent a war. His warning: China will maintain the pressure.
By Michael Radunski
Although China rejects Western sanctions against Moscow, Chinese state banks continue to restrict their cooperation with Russian clients to avoid becoming the target of new US secondary sanctions themselves.
By Redaktion Table
Beijing has attracted battery giant CATL to the city: The company plans to build an EV battery plant this year. The capital hopes to strengthen the local EV supply chain.
By Redaktion Table
In 2024, China will most likely make the largest contribution to global GDP growth, but could still fall short of its potential. The biggest threats are demographic change and a debt deflation trap.
By Redaktion Table
