With its 14th Five-Year Plan, the Chinese government has set itself the ambitious goal of creating a more innovation-driven economy. By 2050, the People's Republic wants to be the world leader in science and technology. To this end, Beijing is planning, among other things, extensive R D subsidies in companies. The upcoming event of the "Global China Conversations" at IfW Kiel is focusing on the efficacy of this Chinese innovation policy.
Von Redaktion Table
China's wellness industry is booming. After yoga, mindfulness is the latest trend. Mindfulness apps and meditation centers are vying for the Chinese's inner peace. The government hopes spiritual self-help will ease the burden on its poorly developed healthcare system. However, no movement is allowed to become as big as Falun Gong.
Von Fabian Peltsch
