"Common prosperity" is currently the main slogan of China's President Xi Jinping. Curbing inequality could significantly shape the country's policies in the coming years. But is Beijing really aiming for a major societal shift? Or are the many speeches about "common prosperity" more an expression of a new populism?
By Nico Beckert
The Chinese pavilion at this year's Expo in Dubai does not shine with innovations. Rather, China is using the world exhibition as a stage to represent its own image.
By Marcel Grzanna
Stephan Woellenstein is probably about to be replaced as Head of Volkswagen Group China. He apparently failed due to bad timing, unrealistic demands by the company and a difficult market. China's press also took note of sale difficulties at VW.
By Redaktion Table
The Federal Network Agency has suspended the certification of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline indefinitely. First, the operating company would have to be organized according to German law. This could delay operations by another year, legal experts say.
By Timo Landenberger
The EU Commission is wrangling hard with the EU duty of care law. A proposal is not likely until shortly before Christmas.
By Charlotte Wirth
The Council position on the Digital Services Act is on the home stretch. Finally, the member states have made some changes to their position – an overview of the most important points.
By Falk Steiner
Digital assets and blockchain-based financial services have the potential to cause a major shift in the global financial world. However, Beijing is particularly concerned about crypto mining due to its high power demand. The leadership is announcing new measures against mining and threatening to raise prices. But Beijing can't quite let go of digital currencies – and continues to allow companies like Huobi to participate in the crypto boom.
By Frank Sieren
Much was already known, but some details are surprising: The resolution of the 6th Plenum is now available online. China.Table provides an overview of key resolutions shaping China's economy and politics.
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The EU wants to significantly expand its fight against cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and other "hybrid threats". This emerges from the draft of the new foreign policy strategy discussed at the Council meeting of EU foreign ministers on Monday.
By Eric Bonse
In April 2022, Emmanuel Macron wants to be re-elected as French president. But that is by no means certain. Macron has so far been threatened above all by candidates from the center-right spectrum – and that would have repercussions for European policy, as well.
By Redaktion Table
