Torsten Weller

For more information on China's government and policy contact CBBC's China Policy Analyst, Torsten Weller, on Torsten.Weller@cbbc.org

Electricity Costs and China’s Race for Net Zero

Cheap energy has allowed China to emerge as a leader in green technologies. But with intense heatwaves causing water to…

2 years ago

PGII and BRI: A Tale of Misunderstandings

In June, the G7 proposed its new ‘Partnership for Global Growth’ (PGII) as a greener, more sustainable alternative to China’s…

2 years ago

The future of Li Keqiang’s “Likonomics” in China

Li Keqiang’s economic policy – called Likonomics – has received new attention as China seeks to recover from the latest…

2 years ago

New Vocational Education Law presents opportunities for British institutions

China's investment in new infrastructure and industrial automation requires skilled technicians, but vocational education has always had a bad rap…

2 years ago

Inside China’s Zero Covid Strategy

The zero Covid strategy is here to stay and companies are going to have to adapt to manage its unpredictability…

2 years ago

China’s ‘Two Sessions’ 2022: A CBBC Analysis

This year’s Two Sessions shows the Chinese Government sticking to its traditional approach of supply-side reforms and limited stimulus, but…

2 years ago

China’s Stimulus Returns

China is fast-tracking spending on new technologies like 5G, smart grids and renewable energy to support its position as a…

2 years ago

Why do more than 50% of British imports go to Beijing and Shanghai?

In 2021, China recorded a historical trade surplus of £500 billion. But trade balances vary across regions, with trade surpluses…

2 years ago

China’s tax policy in the age of Common Prosperity

Chinese tax authorities have vowed to crack down on tax evasion by celebrities and online influencers such as Fan Bingbing…

2 years ago

China’s economic outlook for 2022

As China’s economic growth slows, stable monetary and fiscal policy remain the top priorities for 2022. Beijing is also expected…

2 years ago