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Economy: How the People's Bank wants to do to tackle the downturn

Following the announcement of higher local government debt, the head of the Chinese central bank, Pan Gongsheng, is following up. However, observers remain skeptical whether Beijing's steps will lead to a short-term economic boost.

By Amelie Richter

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Manoj Kewalramani reads the People's Daily every day

With his newsletter "Tracking People's Daily," Indian political scientist Manoj Kewalramani provides valuable insights into the logic of the Chinese propaganda apparatus and researches China's role in the world. However, he originally wanted to become a Bollywood star.

By Redaktion Table

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COP29: CBAM almost causes agenda dispute

Even before COP29 kicked off, discussions raged as to whether climate action measures affecting trade should be on the agenda of this year's Climate Change Conference. At the center of the dispute: the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism CBAM.

By Lukas Knigge

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Diplomacy: Why Musk is an ace up Beijing's sleeve

Is China facing a new trade war? Trump confidant Elon Musk could help Beijing to defuse a potential conflict. The tech billionaire is primarily looking out for his own interests.

By Jörn Petring

January 20, 2022, Beijing, China: Joerg Wuttke, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, is pictured during an interview in Beijing, China, on Thursday Jan. 20, 2022. 20JAN22 SCMP/ Beijing China - ZUMAs251 20220120_zin_s251_027 Copyright: xSimonxSongx
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Jörg Wuttke: 'Pressure from Trump will be extremely high'

Donald Trump has announced tariffs of 60 percent on goods from China. Many Chinese exporters will then push into the European market, expects Jörg Wuttke, the former head of the EU Chamber of Commerce in Beijing. Trump will also urge the Europeans to take his hard line on China.

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Wind energy: EU and Taiwan settle WTO dispute

The EU had accused Taiwan of favoring domestic companies in tenders for offshore wind power contracts. The parties have now reached an agreement to avoid a WTO dispute.

By Manuel Liu