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China Perspective: Why does the CCP shun meaningful steps to boost growth? 

Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today it's all about China's economy. Although China's leaders are aware of the difficult economic situation, its government continues to shy away from meaningful measures for sustainable growth. A commentary in the People's Daily sheds light on possible reasons for this.

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Migration agreement with Georgia: Germany must take a close look

The migration agreement between Germany and Georgia has been in place since December 2023, and Georgia has been considered a safe country of origin for just as long. However, the increasingly repressive policies in Tbilisi make it necessary to rethink the German view of the country, write Sonja Katharina Schiffers and Kirsten Krampe from the Heinrich Böll Foundation.

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Growth: Why the Chinese economy is doing better

Retail sales rise a little, the unemployment rate falls slightly and even the battered real estate market is improving somewhat. Why the Chinese economy may have turned the corner and what challenges await in the new year.

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Biography: China, a blank page in Merkel's memories

During her time in office as German Chancellor from 2005 to 2021, Angela Merkel visited the People's Republic twelve times, traveling not only to Beijing, but all over the country. However, her biography hardly mentions anything about these experiences. Johnny Erling, who witnessed Merkel's trips as Beijing correspondent, tries to fill in some of the gaps.

By Amelie Richter

Digitalization: How Germany can keep pace with China

The People's Republic of China is considered leading in many key digital technologies. This success is the result of long-term planning. If Germany fails to catch up in the digital sector, it will be difficult to remain an attractive business hub – especially in competition with China.

By Marcel Grzanna

Nationalism in China: The uprooted country

Ancient China did not know the concept of a nation-state but developed its own national identity early on through Confucianism. However, this was severely shaken by the rise of capitalism and nation states.

By Redaktion Table

If the European elections were this Sunday: S&D falls back, PfE gains

The latest projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the EU Parliament shows that the S D Group is in an even worse position than in the European elections. The far-right camp, on the other hand, can once again look forward to gains, with the three groups together gaining 200 seats for the first time.

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