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How Xi became a successful dictator

Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today, we look at how former professor and dissident Cai Xia explains the rise of Xi.

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China's energy dilemma

China cannot singlehandedly lower global energy prices, but it can tackle deflation at home. After years of maintaining a conservative macroeconomic policy stance, the time has come for a new round of fiscal and monetary expansion.

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Having tea with State Security

Among foreign journalists, an "invitation to have a tea" is synonymous with an interrogation method used by state security. Now, the term "having tea" is officially entering the vocabulary.

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Volkswagen’s audit washing in Xinjiang

In light of new evidence of forced labor at a subsidiary of VW's joint venture in Xinjiang, a critical examination reveals that the audit report should never have claimed to provide an honest assessment of the situation.

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The EU Supply Chain Act makes political and economic sense

The CSDDD strengthens security of supply, could influence standards worldwide and provide new impetus for the economy, write Melanie Müller and Markus Löning in today's Opinion. Their conclusion: an EU supply chain law is in the interests of Germany and Europe in many respects.

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Why China won't fight the Houthis 

Beijing will continue to refrain from taking action against the attacks by the Yemeni Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, even though they also have economic disadvantages for China. The geostrategic component is more important in the government's plans.

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