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Opinion

Xi's economic xenophobia

Our China Perspective column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is about party and state leader Xi Jinping's contempt for Western economic theories.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Is the Chinese miracle over?

Concerns about China's economy are unfounded: The manufacturing sector continues to flourish, the country is investing in new technologies and the government is taking expansive monetary and fiscal policy measures to boost growth.

By Experts Table.Briefings

China's censorship does not seek the truth in the facts

An editorial in the Chinese financial magazine Caixin published in December came across as a manifesto by the intellectual elite against the policies of the Beijing leadership. The leadership reacted swiftly and banned its distribution. However, our author still managed to get hold of an issue.

By Fabian Peltsch

Yi Fuxian

China's economic engine is running out of fuel

China is hoping for an economic upswing in the upcoming Year of the Dragon. Forecasts from experts suggest that China's economy will be many times larger in 2030 than it is now. However, the assessment of growth potential is based on deeply flawed predictions.

By Redaktion Table

European poetry is not a strategy

In the European elections in June, young people aged 16 and over will be allowed to vote for the first time. Dominik Geier from the Young European Federalists calls for European education to finally become a compulsory task. The education ministers are relying too much on civil society.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Climate action can only progress so quickly thanks to the COPs

Almost 100,000 people came to COP28. But compared to this number, the outcome of the summit appears modest. However, the UN climate conferences advance climate policy in various ways. The summit in Dubai also provided important leverage for future battles.

By Redaktion Table

China's short-sighted AI regulation

The decision of a Chinese court, stating that AI-generated content is protected by copyright, has caused a stir. The ruling was unique – in most cases and countries, individuals do not hold copyright over content produced by Artificial Intelligence. In the short term, the value of AI increases due to this decision. However, there are long-term disadvantages.

By Amelie Richter