China's government is cracking down on the real estate market in an effort to contain soaring prices. The measures are intended to support people in search of affordable housing, but they are also increasingly becoming a problem for China's real estate giants.
By Redaktion Table
The left positioned itself clearly on Russia and is also calling for withdrawal from NATO. But what is its position on China? The deputy chairman of the German-Chinese parliamentary group in the German Bundestag, Stefan Liebich, does not want to take a nostalgic or anti-communist view of China. In our interview, he warns against turning the human rights issue into a vehicle for asserting economic interests. At the same time, Germany should not overestimate itself. The interview with Liebich was conducted by Felix Lee. Here, you can find more interviews with top representatives of German politics ahead of the 2021 federal elections.
By Felix Lee
The impending Evergrande bankruptcy is a major stress test for China's financial system. But the impact on the country's real estate and financial system will remain manageable. There is no risk of a collapse or even a global financial crisis. But the case ruthlessly exposes the weaknesses of the Chinese economy.
By Frank Sieren
