On the sidelines of the National People's Congress, China's foreign minister made clear which side China backs in the Russia-Ukraine conflict: The friendship with Russia remains rock solid. And yet, as always, Wang Yi leaves a back door ajar.
By Michael Radunski
Didi Kirsten Tatlow is a Senior Fellow at the Asia Program at the German Council on Foreign Relations. She has co-edited and co-authored a book, “China’s Quest for Foreign Technology: Beyond Espionage” that reveals Beijing's legal and illegal hunt for foreign technology. In an interview with China.Table, Tatlow urges the West to step up its determination to finally better protect innovations from Chinese takeovers. At stake, she says, is nothing less than our open form of society.
By Marcel Grzanna
Spain can help Europe reduce its dependence on Russian gas. Half a dozen regasification plants can store liquefied natural gas. However, new pipelines are needed to transport it to neighboring European countries.
By Redaktion Table
The export of medical or pharmaceutical goods is largely exempt from EU sanctions. Nevertheless, manufacturers are directly or indirectly affected. The consequences of the conflict could also be far-reaching for clinical trials.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
On Saturday, China's Premier Li Keqiang presented his work report. The general focus of China's policy for the next twelve months is clear: more market economy and innovation with lower taxes. The focus is also on improving the education system. In addition, regions are to be assigned more budgetary responsibility, while the central government is to compensate for regional imbalances. Domestic consumption and international trade are to be strengthened in the meantime.
By Frank Sieren
Although China is showing great resilience, it has lowered its growth target to 5.5 percent. In times of war and sanctions, there are simply no winners. The strong tendency toward autarky at the current People's Congress is also bad news for German companies. The recently highly praised strategy of dual circulation, on the other hand, was not mentioned at all.
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China is increasing its military spending more than in previous years. This is because Beijing sees itself confronted with a tense neighborhood. But that does not stop China's leadership from making clear threats of its own.
By Michael Radunski
The European Union wants to freeze the assets of oligarchs close to the Kremlin. The list of sanctioned businessmen is growing. But this will not be easy, as the example of Luxembourg shows: many of the billionaires have financial constructions there that often serve as a link to companies in Cyprus.
By Redaktion Table
The price per ton of CO2 in the Emissions Trading System (ETS) has fallen by around 30 percent since the start of the war in Ukraine. However, the war seems to be only the trigger for the price crash. The longer-term causes lie elsewhere.
By Lukas Knigge
A report suggests that there was collusion between Moscow and Beijing in advance of the war on Ukraine. Chinese officials allegedly asked Russian counterparts to delay their attack until the Winter Olympics were over. China rejects this as a false accusation. The delayed evacuation of Chinese nationals in Ukraine also raises questions. Some points speak for, some against Beijing's complicity.
By Amelie Richter
