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Sino-German Government Consultations: The recently imposed entry bans on parliamentarians and academics should be the occasion for clear words from Berlin, politicians, and experts demand. Anything else would be a sign of weakness – and thus not a good negotiating tactic.
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When the Chancellor goes to China, she represents only the most important concerns of Germany and Europe to the highest leadership. How did a conman make it onto her speaking list, and what role did the Roeller couple and a man named Michael Papageorgiou play?
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Instead of six percent, China's economy could grow by over eight percent this year. But exports are unlikely to drive growth as strongly as last year. Private households are not expected to provide an immense growth boost either. To compensate for the lack of aggregate demand, the central bank will have to put more money into infrastructure.
By Redaktion Table
They are arch-rivals and seal off their platforms from each other: China's tech giants Alibaba and Tencent. But now Beijing is getting serious about the fight against digital monopolies. For better or worse, the two will have to cooperate. Alibaba made the first step and now applied for a mini-program on Tencent's mega app WeChat for its online store Taobao Deals. What does Beijing's action mean for the private platform economy in the People's Republic?
By Christiane Kuehl
The leadership in Beijing has set growth at a relatively low six percent. Apparently, it fears overheating and stresses that it is aiming for "qualitative" growth. The IMF expects growth of over eight percent. Exports, in particular, have been booming for several months.
By Felix Lee