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The Mianzi myth

Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article warns of the pitfalls of intercultural communication and explains how to save face for yourself and your host.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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Has China's economy peaked?

Once again, the end of China's economic growth is being heralded. The reasons for the gloomy assessments are nothing new. But China's leadership is tackling the problems – and creating new opportunities.

By Redaktion Table

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News from another planet

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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Agriculture in a changing climate: Africa needs biotechnology

The population on the African continent grows far faster than agricultural productivity. Climate change exacerbates the situation. Agroecology cannot close the productivity gap. Farmers need the full range of technological solutions, including pesticides and genetically modified varieties.

By Redaktion Table

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How can the world's growth engine do better?

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

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German energy and climate plan threatens EU climate targets

Germany and the EU are not yet making a sufficient contribution to achieving the global climate targets. This is also made clear by the draft of the German energy and climate plan. Marion Guénard and Charly Heberer from Germanwatch therefore write that serious improvements are now needed from Berlin.

By Experts Table.Briefings