Young Chinese do not have enough children. This is a consequence of the one-child policy. Economically, the low birth rate has consequences: The working population threatens to shrink massively soon. And the state pension fund could run out of money by 2035.
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese film industry got off to a dream start in the Spring Festival with in-house productions. Thanks to the earlier reopenings after the Covid pandemic, China succeeded in surpassing the USA as the world's largest cinema market for the first time last year. At the same time, the People's Republic is becoming increasingly independent of US productions.
By Redaktion Table
Starting next year, car manufacturers will no longer have to operate joint ventures in China. But the web of international Chinese joint ventures does not seem to unravel. On the contrary: New ones are still added. China.Table explains the network.
By Christiane Kuehl
The People's Republic has to justify aircraft shipments to Myanmar and alleged assistance in setting up IT surveillance systems. The accusation: support for the military coup. Yet many foreign observers believe China would rather cooperate with the democratically elected government.
By Marcel Grzanna
Joe Biden has been in office for just under four weeks and the outlines of his China policy are becoming visible. But what does Beijing expect from the new US President? China.Table compiles the positions of the most important players in politics, science, society, and business. The conclusion: the Chinese have no illusions that the conflict with the US will be a walk in the park. But Biden is expected to be more reasonable and cooperative with China.
By Frank Sieren
The EU Commission will present its trade strategy on Thursday. The European Parliament has already formulated clear expectations for relations with China: a separate China task force and significantly more pressure on Beijing regarding supply chains and the protection of human rights.
By Amelie Richter
