Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. State and party leader Xi Jinping has now also made a U-turn in economic policy. Today's article sheds light on why the recently adopted economic stimulus package will probably only provide a temporary economic boost.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Although China has been struggling with deflation for some time, the Chinese leadership has so far been reluctant to take any significant stimulus measures. It has not forgotten the lessons of the 2009 stimulus program, not least that excessive credit expansion carries the serious risk of non-performing loans and excessive construction activity.
By Amelie Richter
The world eagerly awaits the US election, but regardless of the election result, the challenges for the relationship between Washington and Beijing remain. However, the worst-case scenario of a conflict can still be avoided.
By Amelie Richter
The USA's most important foreign policy challenge is hardly discussed in the election campaign. Instead, China is being made the scapegoat for problems that US politicians are responsible for. Instead of preparing for conflict, the USA should seek dialogue.
By Amelie Richter
Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. As in many cultures, real cannibalism has existed in the long history of Chinese civilization. It is also an expression of cruelty in government-controlled campaigns of "class struggle."
By Experts Table.Briefings
On the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Communist Party is celebrating the supposed fulfillment of the Chinese dream of unity and economic prosperity for all. But for Uyghurs and Tibetans, this anniversary is above all a reminder of 75 years of oppression and repression. The Chinese dream is a nightmare for them.
By Marcel Grzanna
Beijing's Luban Institutes are considered to be extended versions of the Confucius Institutes. Beijing wants to use these educational institutions to score soft power points and establish its own technologies, particularly in emerging markets.
By Fabian Peltsch
Hamburg's Senator for Science and Research, Katharina Fegebank (Greens), is impressed by the visions that Mario Draghi and Enrico Letta have for Europe. She calls for more diversity in science, new European ambition and more joint action.
By Redaktion Table
China's economy is often in the spotlight due to acute structural problems. However, hardly any attention is paid to the weakness of its central bank. Without genuine authority over monetary policy, global confidence in the renminbi suffers considerably.
By Amelie Richter
Shortly before the vote on longer-term tariffs on EVs from China, several member states, including Germany, are trying to counteract this plan. This is a mistake, write Cora Jungbluth and Etienne Höra in today's Opinion. The EU must also be able to defend itself against unfair competition.
By Experts Table.Briefings
