Beijing's master plan: The southern Chinese island paradise of Hainan is to be transformed into a high-tech location with an attached free trade zone. Tax breaks, special permits for the use of medicines, and high-tech settlements are intended to attract investors. However, the island is still sparsely populated and is financed through tourism. Bankruptcies and corruption scandals have accompanied the development of the region.
Von Frank Sieren
Bloomberg's ranking of "green billionaires" is dominated by the Chinese. The shareholders of EV, battery and solar manufacturers are benefiting from the boom in sustainable investments. But caution is advised: Large parts of the "green fortune" are based on massively increased stock market prices.
Von Nico Beckert
The number of flying hours of Chinese drones increased by more than 30 percent in the past year. They are increasingly used in agriculture, environmental protection and parcel delivery. However, unclear legislation is still holding back development. Demand for combat drones made in China is also growing, especially in non-democratic states.
Von Frank Sieren
