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Global China Conversations: Politics weaken growth potential

China will not recover from its economic slump any time soon. That is the general tenor of the Global China Conversations organized by IfW Kiel. The experts criticize Beijing's interventionism and advise the West to be more self-confident.

By Christiane Kuehl

Elon Musk warns of EV competition

Tesla CEO Elon Musk expects Chinese car manufacturers to "demolish" their global competitors without trade restrictions. In terms of sales, BYD has already overtaken the US market leader in 2023.

By Redaktion Table

39 killed in fire in Jiangxi

39 people have died in a major fire in the city of Xinyu. It is the second fatal fire in China within a week.

By Fabian Peltsch

Central bank lowers reserve requirement

China's central bank is lowering the minimum reserve requirement for commercial banks by 50 basis points starting from Feb. 5. This move is aimed at injecting liquidity worth around 130 billion euros into the market.

By Redaktion Table

Roy Chun Lee – Taiwan's EU envoy aims for new paths of cooperation

Until recently, trade expert Roy Chun Lee served as Taiwan's deputy minister of foreign affairs. Since early January, he has been Taiwan's new EU envoy. After Taiwan's recent presidential elections, he is tasked with exploring the political maneuvering space for his country in relation to the EU.

By Redaktion Table