At the beginning of Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening-up policy, he sent his trusted confidant Gu Mu on a trip to Europe in 1978. His findings deeply shocked China's political elite – and paved the way for the post-Mao era.
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In 2024, China will most likely make the largest contribution to global GDP growth, but could still fall short of its potential. The biggest threats are demographic change and a debt deflation trap.
By Redaktion Table
Taiwan has once again proven how vital and decisive its democracy is. However, the island's "fateful election" will be held in the United States.
By Redaktion Table
Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is about party and state leader Xi Jinping's contempt for Western economic theories.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Concerns about China's economy are unfounded: The manufacturing sector continues to flourish, the country is investing in new technologies and the government is taking expansive monetary and fiscal policy measures to boost growth.
By Experts Table.Briefings
An editorial in the Chinese financial magazine Caixin published in December came across as a manifesto by the intellectual elite against the policies of the Beijing leadership. The leadership reacted swiftly and banned its distribution. However, our author still managed to get hold of an issue.
By Fabian Peltsch
China is hoping for an economic upswing in the upcoming Year of the Dragon. Forecasts from experts suggest that China's economy will be many times larger in 2030 than it is now. However, the assessment of growth potential is based on deeply flawed predictions.
By Redaktion Table
Mao staffed China's highest positions with old revolutionaries, Deng Xiaoping with technocrats, and Xi apparently brought more and more security officials on board. To mark the end of the year: A look back at the espionage traditions of the 20th century.
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The decision of a Chinese court, stating that AI-generated content is protected by copyright, has caused a stir. The ruling was unique – in most cases and countries, individuals do not hold copyright over content produced by Artificial Intelligence. In the short term, the value of AI increases due to this decision. However, there are long-term disadvantages.
By Amelie Richter
Europe, the USA and China: power has many dimensions, and reducing Europe to the economy overlooks this. The constellation is also very different from the Cold War era. This text is a reaction to an interview with Eberhard Sandschneider.
By Experts Table.Briefings
