«Nie da gewesene Probleme und Herausforderungen»: Changchun stemmt sich gegen den Niedergang
Wie das ganze Land versucht auch die alte Industriestadt im Nordosten, die Politik Xi Jinpings umzusetzen und die lokale Wirtschaft auf Hightech zu trimmen. Doch das historische Erbe wiegt schwer. Ein Ortstermin.
The old industrial city of Changchun, located in northeastern China, is struggling to keep up with the country's push to transition its economy towards high-tech industries as prescribed by President Xi Jinping's policies. Despite the historical legacy weighing heavily on the city, the local government has been attempting to implement these reforms, with limited success.
Wang, a middle-aged man working multiple jobs, is one of the many job seekers struggling to find employment in the city. He has been unemployed for over two years, attributing his situation to the poor economic condition of the region. The crisis in the real estate market has also contributed to the decline of job opportunities in Changchun.
During a recent meeting with the permanent committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party, Zhang Enhui, the party secretary of Changchun, openly acknowledged the unprecedented challenges facing the city's economic development. However, the city's government continues to struggle, with the local economy growing by a mere 1.6 percent year-on-year, compared to a national average of 4.7 percent.
The city's industrial heritage, once dominated by heavy industries such as steelworks, truck factories, and machinery manufacturers, now faces challenges as the younger generation leaves in search of better opportunities.
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