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There is no 'end of history' for Beijing

Beijing's approach to its own history is always worth a special look. After all, transparency is not a strong suit here either. In 2006, however, China's Foreign Ministry published a book on declassified documents for the first time. A second volume never came out. Thus, other documents have to serve as a reminder of history.

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Xi's loneliness at the top

China is increasingly becoming a Xi state. But even if Xi Jinping is not yet as isolated as Vladimir Putin, the president's omnipotence certainly poses risks when it comes to decision-making. His refusal to step down particularly bothers China's middle-aged cadres.

By Christiane Kuehl

Li Keqiangs Rücktritt
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Li Keqiang resigns – who will step into Xi's shadow?

The big shake-up begins: At the closing press conference of the National People's Congress, Premier Li Keqiang announced that he will step down in the fall. But one person is sure to stay: state and party leader Xi Jinping. The chances are high that his successor will stand in Xi's shadow. Who are the potential candidates?

By Frank Sieren

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 5, 2022: China s Premier Li Keqiang front delivers his report during an annual meeting of the Chinese National People s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square. The meeting set to last until March 11, Chinese lawmakers will receive Premier Keqiang s regular report to sum up the past year as well as outline 2022 for the government and approve the budget. Artyom Ivanov/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY TS126928
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Li's priorities: growth, domestic market, high-tech

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

220305 -- BEIJING, March 5, 2022 -- The fifth session of the 13th National People s Congress NPC opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2022. Leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan attended the opening meeting of the fifth session of the 13th NPC, and Li Zhanshu presided over the meeting. TWO SESSIONSCHINA-BEIJING-NPC-ANNUAL SESSION-OPENING CN JuxPeng PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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Stability for Xi – despite war, Covid and Evergrande

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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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the largest political organization in the world - and by far the most powerful. To mark the centenary of its founding in July 2021, China.Table took a look at how the party has been able to bring the country under such seamless control despite all the setbacks.We analyze its undeniable successes for economic development as well as human rights crimes. We also look to the future: can the Chinese Communist Party and Xi Jinping defend their unassailable position? All articles and news on 100 years of the Chinese Communist Party at a glance.