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The question of who will be China's new premier in March 2023 is an important one, especially for the German economy. The earliest indication of who might become premier will come at the end of the current 20th Party Congress: When the new Politburo Standing Committee presents itself to the public. Businesses see one candidate particularly promising to get China's economy back on track: Vice-Premier Hu Chunh
By Frank Sieren
It's time to take stock of Xi's economic successes, says economics professor Nancy Qian. China's economy thrived when Xi took office ten years ago. But since then, GDP either stagnated or even declined due to strict Covid measures. Many previously unaddressed problems worsened.
By Experts Table.Briefings
With an hour and a half, the opening speech of party leader Xi Jinping to the 20th Party Congress was only about half as long as his speech five years ago. But precisely this testifies to China's and its party leader's new self-confidence regarding the role of the rising global power. But his power is also reflected in what Xi does not mention.
By Frank Sieren