As the world's largest emitter of CO2, China has trouble tracking its own emissions: The authorities only insufficiently publish data. The government wants to address the problem, but faces massive challenges. Is the country emitting less than previously believed?
By Nico Beckert
President Xi Jinping has launched the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), which advocates for the equality of all civilizations and the right to choose a development path freely. Following global initiatives for development and security, this is another building block for China's concept of an alternative world order.
By Christiane Kuehl
The Chinese Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector fell below 50 in April, signaling a significant slowdown in the economic recovery. As the sub-index for new export orders remained stable, the decline can mainly be attributed to declining domestic demand.
By Experts Table.Briefings