In July, the long-awaited Third Plenum will set Beijing's reform course for the coming years. But a look at history shows that the leadership's understanding of reform has changed radically under Xi.
By Table.Briefings
The long-awaited Third Plenum – one of the most important CP meetings – will finally take place in July. The Central Committee traditionally sets the economic course and any reforms for the next five to ten years.
By Christiane Kuehl
Seven years after his Sorbonne speech, French President Emmanuel Macron returned to the renowned Parisian university. There, he called for a new paradigm for security and industrial policy – and pleaded for a "common investment shock".
By Claire Stam
For 25 years, the China Development Forum was a meeting where foreign leaders from business, politics and academia could discuss the state of the Chinese economy with the country's top leaders. Today, anyone who asks questions is excluded.
By Redaktion Table
Outwardly, China's Minister of Industry and Information, Jin Zhuanglong, appears internationally minded. Internally, he calls for more independent domestic supply chains.
By Redaktion Table
Jens Spahn travels to China shortly after Olaf Scholz and uses the opportunity to criticize the Chancellor and the German government. Meanwhile, Juergen Hardt, foreign policy spokesman for the CDU parliamentary group, praises the Chancellor.
By Redaktion Table
Support for a peace conference – but otherwise the same old story about the West being responsible for Russia's necessary defense against Ukraine. Xi mainly repeats old positions in public, but Scholz still sees success.
By Michael Radunski
Several China experts see in Germany a lack of sufficient analytical capability for the critical dependencies on China. During a committee meeting in the Bundestag, they urged for an integrated approach and access to corporate data.
By Christiane Kuehl
Shortly before the elections, the economics ministers of Germany, France and Italy are backing an ambitious EU industrial policy. They agree that bureaucracy must be reduced and the economy protected from unfair competition. Another demand is likely to cause tensions in Berlin.
By Table.Briefings
The EU is of great economic importance to German companies due to the single market. All the more reason for them to look ahead to the European elections in June. The DIHK sees an urgent need for action.
By Redaktion Table
