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Dual Circulation

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Domestic consumption still too low

One of the most crucial goals for China’s economic policymakers is to rebalance the country’s economic growth model, shifting towards more growth from domestic consumption rather than from inefficient fixed asset investments. However, economic data of recent years shows clearly, how challenging this shift of growth paradigm actually is. Now, China’s prevailing “zero-covid” policy and business-oriented support policies may make the process of adjustment even more difficult. ​

By Redaktion Table

General

Learning from Double 11: Marketing, Retail, Consumption Trends

Those who think they have finally figured out China's retail market should learn a thing or two about flexibility. Because both consumer habits and strategies of shopping platforms continue to change quickly. This is demonstrated by the new trends that emerged at this year's "Singles' Day" shopping festival on 11/11.

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Feature

"China does not want to close itself off"

Hardly anyone in Germany understands China's economy as well as Doris Fischer from the Julius-Maximilian-Universität of Würzburg. In China.Table, she explains why bad news in individual sectors does not immediately mean that growth will collapse. Unlike other experts, she cannot identify the country's foreclosure. The interview was conducted by Felix Lee.

By Felix Lee

Feature

Chinese consumption strengthens economy

If the leadership in Beijing has its way, China's economic growth will rest more than ever on the shoulders of domestic consumers. After all, domestic consumption is the least affected by foreign policy influences. Today's Singles Day, the world's largest shopping event, shows the current state of Chinese consumers. This date has also become very important for Western companies.

By Frank Sieren

Feature

Does China still need us?

The People's Republic is increasingly turning inwards with its economic strategies. Is Beijing's "zero-covid" strategy actually meant to quickly and fully cut itself off from the rest of the world? Experts from academia and business see conflicting forces at work. The travelers will return – but not the admiration for the West.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

A new daily dilemma: a country between openness and surveillance

Today, on its 100th anniversary, the Communist leadership faces a major dilemma. It wants to consolidate its power and the order of the country. At the same time, it needs to allow more and more free-market economy since economic prosperity legitimizes its power. But this requires opening up to the world. The fact that this dilemma cannot be solved by ideological concepts, but in the end only by trial and error, was demonstrated by the reformer Deng Xiaoping. But it won't be any easier for the party to reconcile the two.

By Frank Sieren

Opinion

China's economic self-harm

Beijing is threatening to miss its targets in the current five-year plan if it continues to take a hard line against the West – not only against the US but also against other countries. The example of H M shows how interdependent China is on the West, especially when it comes to domestic jobs.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

14th Five-Year Plan: More independence from the West

With its 14th Five-Year Plan, China aims for more independence from foreign countries and at the same time attempts to open its markets more; it wants to invest more and at the same time save more. What sounds contradictory has a method and brings opportunities for Germany and Europe.

By Frank Sieren

Feature

Dual circulation: a tough nut

The People's Congress of the CP of China starts on March 5. Dual circulation is one of the central goals of the next five-year plan. But scientists say: The Chinese do not earn enough money. If Xi's plan is to succeed, the middle class, in particular, must grow able for more consumption.

By Nico Beckert