Contrary to what many Western policymakers and commentators once hoped, recent analyses have added to the evidence that trade does not always foster democracy or liberalize regimes. Instead, China’s greater integration with the developing world appears to be doing precisely the opposite.
By Redaktion Table
The Stuttgart Region Chamber of Industry and Commerce is going its own way in the fight against excessive bureaucracy: On behalf of President Claus Paal, IT specialists and legal experts from his chamber have developed an AI-based tool to identify and reduce bureaucratic obligations for companies. Initial reactions have been encouraging.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The Communist Party concluded the Third Plenum without presenting any of the expected far-reaching reforms. Instead, the Party emphasized its leadership role and the balance between development and security. International players must be prepared for increased government control and possible trade conflicts.
By Amelie Richter
The expression "garbage time" actually originates from sports. The term is also known in China – but here, it sums up the discontent with the current era. But now censorship is putting an end to it.
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Re-elected EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to introduce an EU fund that would benefit key technologies and the climate. Poland's former environment minister, Marcin Korolec, proposes ways of financing the project and distributing the funds. Germany stands to benefit.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China is not that far behind other major economies in terms of consumer spending. Nevertheless, the People's Republic should increase income and further boost domestic demand.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Stablecoins are a more reliable alternative to volatile cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The Hong Kong dollar (HKD), which is pegged to the US dollar, could play a crucial role in implementing a stablecoin in the Greater Bay Area (GBA).
By Amelie Richter
French MEPs have re-elected Yaël Braun-Pivet, a candidate from Emmanuel Macron's camp, as President of the National Assembly. And things are also going surprisingly well for the president in other respects.
By Claire Stam
Our "China Perspective" column is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's article is about the development aid that China grants to other countries. It is largely criticized by its own citizens, who view it as a vanity project while the country still struggles with poverty
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The EU has many tasks but little money: Ahead of the negotiations on the future EU financial framework, structural policy is therefore taking center stage. A strong but adapted cohesion policy is indispensable, argues Thomas Schwab, an economist at the Bertelsmann Stiftung.
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