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How the Chinese public sees its country’s foreign aid 

Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is about the development aid that China grants to other countries. It is largely criticized by its own citizens, who view it as a vanity project while the country still struggles with poverty

By Experts Table.Briefings

Stephen S. Roach

Don't be fooled by China's Third Plenum

China's leadership will define the political framework for the coming years at the Third Plenum. However, the West has unrealistic expectations. Because our answer to problems is not China's answer.

By Amelie Richter

Pseudonyms: How Beijing secretly steers discourse

The leadership in Beijing operates an intricate propaganda apparatus that keeps an eye on China's public opinion. To guide it in the desired direction, so-called writing groups 写作组 publish influential articles in the party media under pseudonyms pretending to be individual authors.

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Shenzhen: These are the plans for China's innovation hub

Shenzhen was long regarded as the "workbench of the world." In the meantime, the metropolis has transformed itself into an up-and-coming high-tech location with enormous development momentum. The next transformation is imminent.

By Experts Table.Briefings

EU tariffs: What impact they have globally

How the EU approached the additional tariffs on Chinese e-vehicles shows the true nature of the US tariffs of 100 percent. Brussels determined the exact subsidy levels in order to prevent market distortions. The USA is all about protectionism.

By Experts Table.Briefings