Our column “China Perspective” is written by authors from the People's Republic. Today's edition warns against taking all the figures from the National People's Congress at face value. There is often more to them than meets the eye.
By Redaktion Table
Powered by strong exports, China has hit its growth target. But the model is increasingly coming at Europe’s – and Germany’s – expense. A course correction is not in sight.
By Jörn Petring
At the 14th Party Congress, the future balance of power within the Communist Party of Vietnam will be decided. Incumbent General Secretary Tô Lâm is seeking to further consolidate his authority. An ambitious economic plan is also expected to be adopted.
By Yi Ling Pan
China wants to focus on domestic demand in 2026. The leadership is relying on a more proactive fiscal and moderately loose monetary policy. There will be no major stimulus measures. The focus will be on reconciling geopolitical tensions.
By Yi Ling Pan
China's industrial production is falling for the eighth month in a row, while the service sector has fallen below the growth threshold for the first time in almost three years. The weak figures are increasing the pressure on political decision-makers.
By Ning Wang
The EU Commission wants to promote the use of biogenic raw materials. Industry and science praise the planned promotion of sales markets, while NGOs are clearly critical.
By Miriam Scheibe
Climate protection is a growth market offering entrepreneurial opportunities and can improve the competitiveness of the economy. This is demonstrated in a new study by Deloitte and KfW Research. KfW has announced that it will also invest in climate action in Brazil.
By Alexandra Endres
The upcoming meeting of the CP Central Committee is seen as a landmark for the next five-year plan. International companies are publicly promoting their interests ahead of the meeting, while Chinese players are primarily using the structures of the party-state.
By Leonardo Pape
The World Bank has lowered its growth forecast for South Asia in 2026 to the lowest level in 25 years. Reasons include the US tariffs on Indian exports. The effects of AI on the labor market are also a factor.
By Fabian Peltsch
