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Reactions to power expansion: 'Xi forces us into systems competition'

Where the People's Republic's journey in world history will lead is not decided in Beijing alone – geopolitical developments, economic competition, and disruptive fires such as pandemics weave the coordinate network of the future global balance of power. But who is at the helm in Beijing when it comes to the direction of policy in the years ahead is no longer in doubt since the 6th Plenum. How is Xi's expansion of power viewed in the West?

By Marcel Grzanna

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"China does not want to close itself off"

Hardly anyone in Germany understands China's economy as well as Doris Fischer from the Julius-Maximilian-Universität of Würzburg. In China.Table, she explains why bad news in individual sectors does not immediately mean that growth will collapse. Unlike other experts, she cannot identify the country's foreclosure. The interview was conducted by Felix Lee.

By Felix Lee

Opinion

Maotai – China's liquid gold

Scotland has its whisky, France wine, cognac and champagne. In China, the Maotai is the national drink. It is both a luxury item and a symbol of corruption. But so far, the national liquor hasn't conquered the global market yet. Henry Kissinger and Ronald Reagan know why the strong beverage has not yet been successful on the export market.

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Evergrande buys itself time

Many financial experts had already declared the ailing real estate group bankrupt months ago. But now the company is making one interest payment after the next. How much longer can Evergrande keep this up?

By Redaktion Table