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China's 'middle-income trap'

The Communist Party's promise to the population: By 2035, economic growth should double and prosperity increase. Now Xi Jinping is caught in the "middle-income trap" – between poverty reduction in the countryside and social problems in the cities.

By Ning Wang

EU-China agreement still possible

Angela Merkel wanted to crown her EU Council presidency with an investment protection agreement with China. For a long time, it looked as if the negotiations would fail. But the talks are continuing this week – not without prospects of success.

By Amelie Richter