Russia's invasion of Ukraine also affects China's energy policy. In the short term, China could increase its imports of Russian coal and gas. But the People's Republic will not allow itself to become dependent on Russia – because China is striving for energy security, as the National People's Congress once again illustrated. A resurgence of coal is likely.
Von Nico Beckert
What remains of the climate pledges made by the Olympic and Paralympic host? Above all, Zhangjiakou's green power network. It supplies power to all sports venues and, according to experts, could become a model for all of China.
Von Christiane Kuehl
Bei den sogenannten "zwei Sitzungen" will Chinas Nationaler Volkskongress beweisen, dass sich die Volksrepublik trotz turbulentem Weltgeschehen nicht vom langfristigen Kurs abringen lassen will. Die Herausforderungen sind zahlreich. Die innen- und außenpolitischen Widersprüche ebenfalls.
Von Redaktion Table
At the so-called "two sessions", China's National People's Congress wants to prove that the People's Republic will not allow itself to be swayed off its long-term course, despite a turbulent global situation. The challenges are numerous. And so are the contradictions in domestic and foreign policy.
Von Redaktion Table
