Imported holidays
Our “China Perspective” column is written by authors from the People’s Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today’s column deals with festivals from Western countries absorbed by Chinese culture.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Our “China Perspective” column is written by authors from the People’s Republic who wish to remain anonymous. Today’s column deals with festivals from Western countries absorbed by Chinese culture.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Davos brings together those who have the money and the power to really make a difference for the climate: For example, by promoting much-needed investment in new technologies or by being the first to use still-expensive technology. They can afford it.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission has presented its proposal on the reformed Stability and Growth Pact. The member states must discuss it and agree on the changes and improvements to the fiscal framework. They should not miss the opportunity to reach a good result.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Germany needs an interest-based China strategy instead of the ideological bigotry that is reflected in the drafts of the Ministry of Economics and the Federal Foreign Office. They overemphasize the dependence on China, while the advantages of globalization are neglected.
By Experts Table.Briefings
After reversing its zero-Covid policy, the Chinese government faces a number of challenges that could dampen economic growth. To restore rapid GDP growth, Chinese policymakers must break a "cycle of pessimism," analyzes Shang-Jin Wei.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Every author has a right to receive royalties. Even those whose books are compulsorily distributed to a nation of billion people. Chairman Xi may have made – and continues to make – an enormous fortune this way. After all, he constantly publishes new volumes of propaganda.
By Experts Table.Briefings
COP27 did not produce any progress in reducing emissions. But progress is urgently needed. The planet needs a new negotiating format: a permanent climate parliament.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission's proposal on the EU Listing Act is a first step, but it is not enough. Germany must shape Europe!
By Experts Table.Briefings
It becomes increasingly obvious that China's word of the year is picked by the party and has little to do with online voting. This year, the commission presented words like "stability" and "20th Party Congress" as winners of the vote. The true submissions, such as "white" in reference to the protests, were already removed in the preliminary round.
By Experts Table.Briefings
What can religions contribute to climate policy? Churches bear witness during climate disasters and support the cries for climate actions and reparations. The spirit of Christmas demands that wealthier nations reduce their emissions sharply and share their resources radically with vulnerable countries and communities.
By Redaktion Table